Groundsworker B

position details

position number 0402600
position title grounds worker b
location of position hanover, nh
posting date 11/17/2025
closing date open until filled
employment category regular full time
scheduled months per year 12
scheduled hours per week 40
schedule monday-friday, 7:00am-3:30pm, saturday/sunday off – winter hours
union type seiu
seiu level d1
flsa status non-exempt
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 include 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 campus and provides support for set-up and take-down of events.

Must be capable of proficiently operating a variety of medium and light equipment.

education high school or equivalency

• 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 training prior to undertaking related work, including driver safety, forklift operator, lockout/tagout, confined spaces and hazard communication.

• 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 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.

• maintains landscape features including beds, shrubs and turf (including mowing and restoration) using appropriate equipment and tools.
• assists campus arborist and tree worker in tree maintenance operations as needed.
• maintains and repairs campus roads, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, pathways, and exterior stairs using hand tools and powered equipment.
• maintains and repairs above and below-ground drainage systems using hand tools and powered equipment.
• performs demolition of materials such as brick, concrete, drywall, and plaster using appropriate equipment, including transport and disposal of resulting debris.

• removes debris, discarded items, and other waste material from outdoor areas and loading docks and transports for disposal.
• assists with set-up and take-down for major campus events (e.g., commencement, reunions, conferences, picnics, concerts). Includes transport, assembly, disassembly and storage of furniture, platforms, barricades, public address, sound and lighting systems.
• packs, loads, transports, unloads, unpacks, arranges, and stores furniture, equipment and supplies between college locations.
• performs assigned custodial and maintenance tasks to keep shop area vehicles neat and orderly.
• performs snow and ice removal operations using medium and small equipment and hand tools.

• operates medium and light-duty equipment (examples include: small riding mower, push mower, leaf blower, snow blower; sidewalk plow with accessories; medium tractor with accessories; forklift; box truck; pickup truck with snowplow or sander; stake body truck).
• remains flexible to support other duties as assigned.