GroundskeeperJR10000000214
Williams College Main Campus
Williams is pleased to announce an opening for a full-time Athletic Groundskeeper. This is full-time (40 hrs. /week), year-round, regular appointment in the Facilities Department. This position is responsible for the on-going care and enhancement of College landscapes, hardscapes, and athletic sports complexes. Typical working hours are 7am to 3:30pm with evening / weekend overtime required, particularly during inclement weather, special events and sporting events. Schedule will move to three nights and two days a week during hockey rink season.
The Groundskeeper will support the mission of the college to provide a nurturing educational environment. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply. Applicants should highlight relevant experience with building, working with, and supporting a broadly diverse staff.
Review of applications will begin on September 25, 2024, and continue until the position is filled. Pay starts at $19/hour, commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities:
- Maintenance includes, but not limited to the following building systems: roads, lawns, gardens, trees, cemetery, caskets/cremation urns, parking areas, fences, sport systems (ice rink, tennis courts, sport fields, etc.), exterior signs on posts installation, meadows, patios and plazas, bollards, exterior stairs, and snow removal;
- Operation of grounds mechanical equipment including one-ton trucks with snow plows/sanders, tractors, rotary and reel riding lawn mowers, push mowers, trimmers, snow blower, power brooms, chainsaws, leaf blowers and vacuums, rototiller, sliced and core aerators, granular fertilizer spreaders, street-sweepers, small utility vehicles, payloader, backhoe, and vehicle lifts;
- Performing maintenance of off-campus sites, equipment, and set-ups for events;
- Campus moves of miscellaneous equipment, furniture, and materials; and
- On-going care and enhancement of the college plant landscape including trees, shrubs, flowers, vines, and pest/disease control.
Qualifications:
- A minimum of 2 years of demonstrated experience with grounds maintenance operations and equipment operation.
- The ability to take direction and work within a team environment, while servicing the diverse College community is essential.
- A Hoisting Engineer License is required within the first year of employment.
- Massachusetts pesticide license is required within the first two years of employment.
- A valid driver's license and DOT Medical Card are required.
- Must be able to work in inclement weather including below freezing temperatures.
- Ability to lift and carry at least 70 lbs. with assistance.
- The ability to lift, stretch, bend, reach overhead, and physically move around on the grounds is necessary.
- Computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office.
We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive community and strongly encourage candidates from underrepresented groups to apply.
Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at
hr@williams.edu.
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