Senior Groundskeeper

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Job Posting Title

Senior Groundskeeper

Job Description Summary

Union

Job Description

Under the direction of the Head of Grounds, the Senior Groundskeeper will perform duties primarily associated with campus landscape operations, but may also perform work associated with golf, and athletic field operations as directed. Perform all phases of landscape maintenance, and construction, from day-to-day activities such as mowing, weeding, planting, pruning, to irrigation repairs, trash / litter removal, major renovation projects, and other duties as assigned.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Senior Groundskeeper must be able to demonstrate the safe and proper operation of all grounds department equipment. Maintain a positive, enthusiastic, and professional attitude while working as part of a team, and while interacting with the public. The successful candidate will frequently be asked to work overtime as needed, to support a variety of college events including but not limited to commencement and reunion.

The Senior groundskeeper must be available at all hours, to assist with snow removal including shoveling, and other weather-related emergencies. Will actively support utility work (water, sewer, steam, tel-data, electric etc.)

The Senior Groundskeeper must be in good health with the ability to perform strenuous manual labor in all weather conditions including lifting/carrying/transporting heavy loads up to 50 pounds, and greater with assistance. This position covers assignments and performs the duties of groundskeepers.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in turf, horticulture, or related field preferred, must have recent grounds keeping experience (within the past five years). Current knowledge of proper grounds maintenance required, as well as a sound basic knowledge of ornamental horticulture including plant identification.
• The candidate must possess demonstrable knowledge of, the operation of large and small power equipment; including but not limited to skid steer loaders and backhoes, proper irrigation management and repairs, a basic knowledge or woody plant, and turf identification and their associated pests and diseases, the principles of integrated pest management (IPM), horticultural related chemical use, and safety.

Certificates and/or Licenses

Must possess and maintain a valid Massachusetts driver's license, Hoisting Engineer License and a Massachusetts Pesticide Applicators License.

Please note:

Sustainability is a priority of Wellesley College. This position will support those activities as requested, including more sustainable maintenance operations, recycling and other initiatives identified by the college.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without employer’s sponsorship now or in the future.

_ This position has been classified as essential personnel. In the event of inclement weather or other emergency conditions that require the College to close, you are expected to report to work if you are scheduled to work that day, in accordance with Article 8.1.f of the Independent Service and…