Responsible for direct maintenance of campus grounds and surrounding areas, to include mowing, trimming, weeding, leaf pickup, snow removal, trash collection and recycling, mail pick-up and delivery, etc. This position also may provide support to the hockey rink during the fall and winter seasons.
May also provide support to other Physical Plant departments as needed for assistance with work orders for set ups and moving furniture or other various items. The successful candidate should have one to three years of institutional experience, preferably in an educational setting. Must be familiar with all associated outdoor power equipment. Previous landscape experience required. Must be able
to work intuitively and independently as well as part of the Physical Plant team. Must also: have strong organizational skills for multi-tasking and prioritizing responsibilities as situations arise in fast paced environment; have the ability to understand written and oral instruction; have demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills in order to successfully interact with diverse staff, faculty, students and other constituents of the School; be capable of performing repetitive tasks such as, bending, lifting (up to 30lbs.
), pushing, stair climbing; be able to work in secondary boarding school atmosphere by successfully passing CORI, SORI and fingerprint based background checks;
possess a valid driver’s license and be able to successfully pass a post offer employment physical.
A complete job description is available. Dependable, energetic, qualified candidates should submit a cover letter (required) and resume. Non-smoking campus. EOE
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