Groundsperson en Amherst

Amherst has taken a leadership role among highly selective liberal arts colleges and universities in successfully diversifying the racial, socio-economic, and geographic profile of its student body. The College is similarly committed to enriching its educational experience and its culture through the diversity of its faculty, administration and staff.

Job Description:

Amherst College invites applications for the Groundsperson position. The Groundsperson is a full-time, year-round position. The expected salary range for this job opportunity is: $19.64-$20.00 per hour.

The salary offered will vary based on a number of factors, including but not limited to relevant education, training, and experience, tenure status, and other nondiscriminatory business considerations. Amherst College is pleased to provide a comprehensive, highly competitive benefits package that meets the needs of staff and faculty and their families. Click here for Benefits Information.

The Groundsperson supports the efforts of the Landscape and Grounds department to maintain proper maintenance of all landscaping while also supporting the efforts to keep the campus safe and healthy. The Groundsperson works supporting campus landscaping, athletic grounds landscaping and the facilities garage. 

Work schedule: The position is designated as providing essential services and may be required to report to work or remain on duty even when the College is closed. Our work is central to student life, and their needs occur at a variety of times throughout the day, week, and year, and as such, a flexible schedule with extended shift times may be required. The work schedule may vary and correspond to the College’s operational needs, but generally is Monday – Friday, 6 am - 2:30 pm.    

Summary of Responsibilities:

Labor Support

• Perform general landscape duties required to maintain the landscape and provide labor support

• Duties include but are not limited to, lawn mowing, picking up trash, collecting donations, trash recycling removal, weeding, minor trimming, raking, sweeping, leaf clean up, unloading trucks, snow and ice removal and assisting the athletic Groundskeepers when needed

• Assisting the facilities mechanic with transporting vehicles, team lift-requiring tasks, and general labor support in vehicle and small equipment maintenance

Event and Setup Support

• Help with all functions required for facilitating events and special services on campus, including but not limited to moving tables, chairs, tents, speakers, water, fencing and other materials required to facilitate events on campus

• Assist with trucking duties associated with transporting and collecting materials and supplies

Qualifications:

Required

• High School or Vocational Diploma, GED or equivalent

• A valid driver’s license and successful credentialing is required to operate college vehicles

• A valid DOT medical card

• Basic math skills, including adding and subtracting

• Basic computer skills

• Strong customer service, organizational, and time-management skills

• Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills, including ability to follow written and verbal instructions

• Commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion

• Attention to detail

• An acceptable criminal offender records information (CORI) check

• Successful completion of pre-employment physical and lift test

• Successful completion of required background and/or reference checks

Preferred

• 1-2 years experience in landscaping/grounds work or similar field

• Mechanical ability

• Hoisting License

• Mass Pesticide Applicator License

Interested candidates are asked to submit a resume and cover letter online at https://amherst.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/Amherst_Jobs. Please be sure to upload all requested documents prior to clicking Submit. Applications cannot be revised once submitted. (Current employees and students should apply by clicking on the Jobs Hub icon from their Workday home screen) Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.