Landscape Maintenance Worker

About the Opportunity

Landscape Maintenance Worker –

Schedule:

Tuesday – Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM;
Saturday, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM.

Under the direction of the Landscape Maintenance Worker Supervisor, the successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and well‑presented grounds and hardscape areas across the Boston campus through the removal of litter, leaves, and other organic debris.

• Perform a variety of landscaping projects, including excavation and grading for installation and/or renovation of display beds, natural turf areas, and driveways.
• Clean roadways, walkways, and parking areas of debris and remove trash daily to maintain a clean campus appearance and support a safe environment.
• Participate as a permanent member of the NU Snow Team, removing snow and ice from university and adjoining areas including roadways, walkways, steps, and parking areas through plowing, shoveling, salting, and sanding.
• Operate powered sweeper, steam cleaner, bobcat, dump truck, jack hammer, Air Knife/Spade, rotor tiller, chain saw, and other ground equipment.
• Use various tools and equipment including shovels, pick, broom, rack, and lawnmower.
• Detect and report improper operation of facility equipment, defective materials, and situations requiring repair to the supervisor.
• Follow prescribed safety rules and regulations and perform other related duties as required or directed.

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Three (3) years of work experience in the field of arboriculture or a related field, including all aspects of landscape installation and maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of turf maintenance techniques.
• Experience in the construction and care of hardscape systems.
• Ability to properly operate a variety of equipment and tools listed above.
• Quality‑focused with the ability to communicate effectively with peers and customers, and to follow directions and interact with a variety of people.
• Valid U.S. State of Residence driver’s license and U.S. D.O.T. Medical Examiner’s Certificate.
• Valid Massachusetts Pesticide Applicator’s License within three (3) months of employment.
• Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections (OPSI) 2A and 1C hoisting licenses within six (6) months of employment.
• Valid Hydraulic License.
• Ability to perform strenuous manual labor, including frequent lifting, carrying, and transporting loads up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to work in all weather conditions in all seasons and essential staff for weather‑related emergencies impacting the grounds.
• Willingness to work overtime during the week and on weekends when needed.
• Ability to pass a Grounds Maintenance Proficiency Test.

• Background check and pre‑employment physical.
• Union membership:
  Within ninety days of employment, employees are required to become a member of Union Local 32BJ, District 615.
• Permanently required membership on the Snow Team.
• Job description subject to change based on university needs and demands.

Base pay rate: $35.40 per hour. Eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness, life insurance, retirement plan, and commuting and transportation benefits.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.