Groundskeepers

Groundskeepers / Landscapers

Saint Anselm College, a private, liberal arts college in the Benedictine tradition, is seeking two full-time, (40 hours / Monday-Friday 7 am 3 : 30 pm), year-round Groundskeepers / Landscapers. Reporting to the Grounds Supervisor, the basic function of these positions is to maintain college grounds.

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds in summer : mow lawns; plant, fertilize and water grass, flowers, shrubs, and trees; prune trees and shrubs; remove weeds and brush using power equipment; and so forth.
• Maintain grounds in winter : dormant winter pruning using lifts and ladders 8 to 12 feet; remove snow and ice from parking lots and sidewalks, using shovels, snow blowers and plows; salt and sand; keep fire lanes and hydrants clear.
• Perform other seasonal grounds work : rake leaves, sweep sand, put protective coverings over shrubs, and the like.
• Pick up trash around buildings and dorms.
• Move furniture (relocate offices, set up furniture in dorms, etc.).
• Assist with basic construction tasks related to grounds maintenance (ditch digging, cement work, laying tar and asphalt, fence and sign installation, etc).
• Carry out other special work orders (deliveries, pick-ups, facility set-ups / tear-downs for special events, and the like.)
• Operate a wide variety of power tools and grounds maintenance equipment to include : large equipment loaders, backhoes, chippers, bucket trucks and tractors.
• Follow established health and safety procedures.
• Maintain tools and equipment used in grounds work.
• Keep storage areas clean and organized.
• Perform specialized grounds maintenance tasks, such as maintaining athletics fields, planning and overseeing maintenance of perennial flower beds, and the like.
• Perform specialized equipment maintenance and repair tasks.
• Train and direct the activities of seasonal help.

Qualifications

Basic education (high school) plus one to two years relevant experience, or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.

Successful candidates will be able to assist the college to further its strategic goals for institution-wide diversity and inclusiveness.