Groundskeeper
- Employer
- Williams College
- Location
- Massachusetts, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- May 17, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Business & Administrative Affairs, Facilities Management & Physical Plant
- Employment Type
- Full Time
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Opening Details
Williams is pleased to announce an opening for a full-time Groundskeeper. This is a full-time (40 hrs. /week), year-round, regular appointment in the Facilities Department. This position is responsible for the on-going care and enhancement of College landscapes, hardscapes, and athletic sports complexes. Typical working hours are 7am to 3:30pm with occasional evening / weekend overtime required, particularly during inclement weather and special events.
The Groundskeeper will support the mission of the college to provide a nurturing educational environment. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Applicants should highlight relevant experience with building, working with, and supporting a broadly diverse staff.
We are still accepting applications. Pay starts at $18/hour, commensurate with experience. Job band S07.
Responsibilities
- Maintenance of building systems including, but not limited to the following: roads, lawns, gardens, trees, cemetery, caskets/cremation urns, parking areas, fences, sport systems (ice rink, tennis courts, sport fields, etc.), exterior signs on posts installation, meadows, patios and plazas, bollards, exterior stairs, and snow removal;
- Operation of grounds mechanical equipment including one-ton trucks with snowplows/sanders, tractors, rotary and reel riding lawn mowers, push mowers, trimmers, snow blower, power brooms, chainsaws, leaf blowers and vacuums, rototiller, sliced and core aerators, granular fertilizer spreaders, street-sweepers, small utility vehicles, payloader, backhoe, and vehicle lifts;
- Performing maintenance of off-campus sites, equipment, and set-ups for events;
- Campus moves of miscellaneous equipment, furniture, and materials; and
- On-going care and enhancement of the college plant landscape including trees, shrubs, flowers, vines, and pest/disease control.
Qualifications
- A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience with grounds maintenance operations and equipment operation.
- The ability to take direction and work within a team environment, while servicing the diverse College community is essential.
- Hoisting Engineer License is required within the first year of employment.
- Massachusetts pesticide license is required within the first two years of employment.
- A valid driver’s license and DOT Medical Card are required.
- Must be able to work in inclement weather including below freezing temperatures.
- Ability to lift and carry at least 70 lbs. with assistance.
- The ability to lift, stretch, bend, reach overhead, and physically move around on the grounds is necessary.
- Computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.
Conditions of Employment
Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive.
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