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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.
- Good base of basic knowledge and skills related to the care and maintenance of lawns, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
- Good skills in operating hand tools and power equipment used in grounds work.
- Physical ability to do all primary job duties.
- Valid driver's license; good driving record.
Successful candidates will be able to assist the college to further its strategic goals for institution-wide diversity and inclusiveness.
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