Groundskeeper Jobs

About The Opportunity

Under the direction of the Grounds Manager, provide campus-wide landscaping services

Duties

• Uses leaf blowers, turfvacs, power sweepers and other tools or hands to remove trash and debris from grounds.
• Operates hand and power tools, including but not limited to rototillers, stump grinders, wood chippers, log splitters, mowers, chainsaws, edgers, weed whips. Maintain and make minor repairs to equipment as necessary.
• Installs, maintains, troubleshoots and repairs sprinkler systems valves and electronic controllers;
• Maintain safe work conditions and comply with established safety policies, practices, procedures and requirements.
• Assists in moving furniture, boxes, and equipment related to commencement set up and take down.
• Waters, cultivates, mows, lawns, shrubs, hedges, trees, and other plants in both landscaped and wooded areas.
• Performs general duties related to grounds keeping, such as cleaning drains, pick up papers and rubbish, clear brush and leaves, performs minor asphalt and concrete work, dig trenches as assigned.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
• Prunes hedges, shrubs and trees; cuts flowers and mows lawns; ensures application of fertilizer,plant treatments, and other methods to maintain healthy plants and lawns.

Qualifications

Knowledge of:

• Record keeping techniques
• Principles and practices involved in grounds maintenance work.
• Basic computer programs such as email. MS Office suite knowledge a plus.
• Common gardening and lawn maintenance tools, materials and equipment.
• Sustainable groundskeeping practices.

Skills/Abilities

• Must be customer service oriented.
• Understand and follow directions and complete work assignments on schedule.
• Work in crews or independently.
• Meet or exceed the college’s attendance and tardiness guidelines.
• Take appropriate steps to promote and sustain effective working relationships within a diverse multicultural environment.
• Work safely in compliance with College Injury and Illness Prevention Plan.
• Solid communication and interpersonal skills.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Speak and understand English.

Education And Training

• Valid California driver's license and safe driving record.
• High school diploma or equivalent and at least two years of working experience in grounds maintenance.

Physical

Physical, Mental and Environmental Demands:

• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate hand and power tools and equipment.
• Bending at the waist, kneeling or crouching. Standing for extended periods of time
• Lifting, pulling, or pushing heavy objects up to 50 lbs.

Environment

• Works around pesticides
• Works around machinery having moving parts.
• Seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions.
• May work at high elevations in trees and in bucket truck
• Driving a vehicle to conduct work.

The starting salary is $29.90/hour.

Position Type

General Administration

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University’s commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.