Groundsworker B

Position details

Position information

Posting date 11/17/2025 closing date open until filled yes position number 0402600 position title grounds worker b hiring range minimum $25.03/hr hiring range maximum $25.03/hr union type seiu seiu level d1 flsa status non-exempt employment category regular full time scheduled months per year 12 scheduled hours per week 40 schedule

Schedule:

monday-friday, 7:00am-3:30pm, saturday/sunday off - winter hours

Location of position

Hanover, nh

Remote work eligibility? Onsite only is this a term position? No if yes, length of term in months. N/a is this a grant funded position? No position purpose

Under minimal direction from supervisory staff, performs a wide variety of often strenuous physical tasks associated with the maintenance of campus grounds using appropriate methods and techniques. Tasks in this category include but are not limited to turf, shrub, and planting bed maintenance, assistance with tree work, repairs to and maintenance of roadways, parking areas, walkways and associated features, and snow and ice removal.

Also performs labor-related activities associated with the movement of furniture, equipment and supplies to various locations on the dartmouth campus as well as providing support for set-up and take-down of events on campus throughout the year. Must be capable of proficiently operating a variety of medium and light equipment.

Description required qualifications - education and yrs exp high school or equivalency required qualifications - skills, knowledge and abilities

* high school graduate with 2+ years relevant experience.

* demonstrated knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain medium and small equipment.

* strong communication skills and customer service orientation.

* ability to work autonomously.

* ability to perform strenuous physical activities in all weather conditions.

* willingness and ability to work overtime as required.

* must be qualified under the terms of the dartmouth college driver safety and motor vehicle policy.

* must be willing to take and pass a department of transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). examination.

* must pass an annual hearing test.

* must successfully complete the following training prior to undertaking work to which training relates including driver safety, forklift operator, lockout/tagout, confined spaces and hazard communication.

Preferred qualifications

* high level of knowledge regarding and ability to operate and maintain a wide variety of powered equipment such as jackhammers, snow blowers, pumps, and electric snakes.

* ability to understand and apply occupational safety and health administration (osha) guidelines relating to excavation, drainage, and confined space entry.

* ability to direct the work of and provide hands-on leadership for small work parties assigned to specific projects.

Department contact for recruitment inquiries campus services hr department contact phone number  department contact for cover letter and title douglas cosentino, sr director of grounds and fleet management department contact's phone number  equal opportunity employer

Dartmouth college is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Background check

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to dartmouth college. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job? Yes special instructions to…