Property Maintenance Worker

Job Description

Facilities Maintenance Operations (FMO) provides a broad portfolio of labor-based services, including building maintenance, landscaping and custodial to a large portion of the University. FMO, a department of Campus Services, offers primary building maintenance, landscape, fire safety, custodial and event support services to Harvard schools and departments on a fee-for-service basis. All services are provided in strict accordance with regulatory requirements and customer-determined standards.

• Performs all aspects of landscape maintenance, including organic and conventional care and maintenance of turf, shrubs, annuals, snow removal and litter pickup throughout campus.
• Performs ongoing maintenance of landscape systems, including aeration, fertilization, renovations (seeding and sodding) of turf, and routine maintenance of walkways, roadways, and irrigation systems.
• Performs mowing and edging of turf areas in accordance with established standards; assists in the planting and maintenance of the annual and perennial gardens and display containers.
• Performs routine maintenance of walkways, roadways, and drainage systems; performs all aspects of leaf and snow removal services, operating plow trucks, skid loaders, snow throwers, salt spreaders, and hand shovels. During off‑season, assists with cleanup and maintenance of building, shops, mechanical rooms, utilities distribution tunnels, including debris removal, furniture moving and event support.

• Emergency Status Designation:
  Critical Operations Personnel (required to provide on-site support during emergency situations as determined by management).

• Ability to perform outdoor work for prolonged periods of time, often during inclement weather conditions.
• Frequent climbing, bending, stooping and reaching, occasional work in restricted spaces and frequent carrying/transporting heavy loads up to 50 lb.

• A minimum of one‑year experience in landscape installation and maintenance, including primary turf maintenance and snow removal techniques.
• Must possess and maintain the following as a condition of employment:
  • Valid state driver’s license and satisfactory driving history
  • Massachusetts hydraulic hoisting license

• Must complete and pass Mass. DOT physical at an agreed‑upon time after date of hire.
• Must be able to properly operate a variety of equipment and tools, including hand mowers, leaf blowers, and various snow removal equipment such as salt spreaders, snow plows, and throwers.
• Must be quality‑focused and able to communicate effectively with peers and customers, clearly and professionally in English.
• This position is based primarily on campus, in Massachusetts.
• This position has restrictions on time‑off requests during winter months and is frequently required to work overtime for snow removal, other emergencies, and to support University events.

• Valid state driver’s license and satisfactory driving history
• Massachusetts hydraulic hoisting license (must complete and pass Mass. DOT physical at an agreed‑upon time after date of hire)

• 40 hours per week
• Sunday:
  Off
• Monday: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
• Tuesday: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
• Wednesday: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
• Thursday: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
• Friday: 7:00 am – 3:30 pm
• Saturday:
  Off

• $29.56 per hour (including shift differential if applicable)

• Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

• Identity
• Criminal
• Certification(s) / License(s)
• Motor Vehicle Record
• Drug Test
• CO RI
• References

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that all duties and responsibilities must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard‑designated location. Certain visa types may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

This position is salary grade level 000. Corresponding salary information can be found in the compensation section above.

• Generous paid time off including parental leave
• Medical, dental, and…