Grounds and General Maintenance Worker; Main

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider.
While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.

Posting Number:

Posting Number: 0601305

Position Title:

Position Title:

Grounds and General Maintenance Worker (Main)

FLSA:

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Job Type:

Job Type: Full-Time

Staff Term:

Staff Term: 12 Months

Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):

Academic Year Schedule (dates):

Faculty Term:

Position Type:

Position Type:
Staff

Department:

Department:
Physical Plant

Job Summary/Basic Function:

Provide broad in-house groundskeeping, athletic field maintenance, seasonal landscaping, campus-wide snow and ice management, event support, waste/recycling removal, and general facility maintenance across all trades to support campus operations.

Perform the following as directed:

• Landscaping & Grounds:
  Perform all primary campus landscaping duties, including planting, cultivation, and care of trees, shrubs, plants, and flowers. Execute regular mowing, edging, weeding, mulching, fertilizing, pruning, aerating, slice seeding, dethatching, brush clearing, and seasonal spring/fall clean-ups to maintain an attractive, safe campus environment.
• Athletic Field Care:
  Prepare and line natural/turf fields for play, position field equipment, perform field maintenance, and groom artificial turf.
• Hardscapes & Campus Grounds:
  Police all campus grounds, walkways, stairwells, window wells, and storm drains for trash, litter, leaves, and debris. Inspect, clean, repair, and maintain exterior hardscapes, outdoor furniture, benches, umbrellas, retaining walls, catch basins, stormwater components, and jogging paths. Assist in maintaining the overall health and visual appeal of the campus pond.
• Snow and Ice Removal:
  Assist with comprehensive, campus-wide snow and ice removal across all roadways, parking lots, walkways, steps, entrances, and athletic fields. Safely operate winter equipment—including plow trucks, loaders, snow blowers and salt/sand spreaders for pre-treatment, plowing, salting, and ice mitigation during regular shifts and mandatory emergency overtime.
• Trades Assistance:
  Support skilled trades (Carpentry, Painting, Plumbing, HVAC , Electrical, Locks) with general work order tasks, minor repairs, lamp changes, filter replacements, and furniture moves.
• Waste & Events:
  Collect and properly dispose of campus solid waste and recycling. Support campus event setups, breakdowns, furniture moves, and logistics for major events such as Commencement and student move-in/move-out.

Minimum Qualifications:

This position is categorized as essential to campus operations and serves as a critical responder for campus emergencies and weather-related events. Expectation is that this individual will report to work during inclement weather and to ensure continuous operations of the campus.

• High School Diploma or GED
• 1-3 Years of Grounds and General Maintenance Experience
• Valid Driver’s Licens and safe driving record
• Working knowledge of grounds maintenance, landscaping, and general facility…