Groundskeeper Associate

Seasonal Facilities Associate Groundskeeper

Location:

Becket, MA 01223

Position Type:
Seasonal

Salary: $24.00 - $27.00 per hour

Reports To:

Director of Facilities Safety and Security

Part Time (April & September): 20 hours per week.

Full Time (May – August): 40 hours per week.

• Cutting and maintaining lawns and maintaining gravel pathways
• Maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, turf and irrigation on campus
• Fertilizing lawn, trees, flowers and shrubs, and spreading mulch.
• Trimming trees, hedges and shrubs, and preventing and eliminating weeds.
• Spring cleaning, leaf blowing, raking and picking up leaves
• Collecting litter and debris from campus grounds
• Clear gravel out of grass and replace it in pathways
• Maintain lawn mowers and other groundskeeping tools
• Keep pathway drainage clear of debris
• Spot and report other potential hazards around the campus to Director of Facilities

• Minimum 1 year of experience in groundskeeping, maintenance or skilled trade.
• Proficient in using manual and power tools safely.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Valid driver’s license.

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and visitors to the campus.
• Ability to anticipate complications and solve problems efficiently.
• Organizational skills.

• Working regularly in wooded areas with exposure to native wildlife including, but not limited to, rodents, ticks and mosquitoes.
• Working regularly outdoors in all weather conditions including inclement weather.
• Working a 5-day work week, including late evenings, and weekends.
• Moving equipment up to 50 lbs alone or with assistance.
• Moving through and between multiple locations throughout the entire campus.
• Remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Working at heights above 6 feet.
• Ascending and descending straight and step ladders.
• Operating push around or drivable person lifts including at heights.