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Saint Anselm College, a private, liberal arts college in the Benedictine tradition, is seeking a full-time, (40 hours / Monday-Friday 7 am – 3:30 pm), year-round Groundskeeper/Landscaper. Reporting to the Grounds Supervisor, the basic function of this position is to maintain college grounds.
Job Responsibility:
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
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
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)
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
Perform specialized equipment maintenance and repair tasks
Train and direct the activities of seasonal help
Requirements:
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