Job description
Position Purpose
Under general supervision from Grounds Supervisor, performs a variety of sometimes strenuous physical tasks dedicated to the daily care and maintenance of grounds, shrubs, and plants using appropriate methods and techniques. Responsible for operating and maintaining all related tools, equipment, and vehicles, including mowers, seeders, rototillers, aerators, etc. In winter, responsible for removing snow and ice from sidewalks, patios, and some drives using hand tools and small and large vehicles. Responsible for removal and disposal of dirt, debris, and rubbish from campus lawns and lots.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
High School plus 1-2 year(s) of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- Must be willing to take and able to pass a D.O.T. physical examination on an as required basis.
- Must be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
- Must be able to pass an annual hearing test.
- Strong customer service orientation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Working knowledge and experience in basic grounds keeping methods and techniques such as fertilization, aeration, irrigation, weeding, seeding, mowing, and sodding.
- Knowledge of and ability to operate and provide upkeep maintenance for equipment and vehicles such as mowing machinery, rototillers, hydraulic sprayers, aerators, lawn sweepers, and snow removal equipment.
- Knowledge of and ability to use a variety of hand tools such as shovels, rakes, lawn rollers, saws, pruners, hoses, trowels, tamps, hammers, pliers, and spading forks, etc.
- Ability to follow instructions orally and in writing.
- Ability to direct the work of and provide hands-on leadership for small work parties of Grounds Workers assigned to specific projects.
- Ability to perform strenuous physical activities in all kinds of weather.
- Willingness to work overtime as required.
- Must have successfully completed the following training prior to performing work to which the training relates: Driver Safety, Hazard Communication
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Admin HR Services
Department Contact Phone Number
646-3323
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Admin HR Services
Department Contact's Phone Number
646-3323
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY.
OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM (4/17/23) THROUGH (4/23/23).
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM (4/17/23) THROUGH (4/23/23).
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Schedule: 7.30am-4.00pm, two consecutive days off
Key Accountabilities
Description
Duties
- Seeds, weeds, irrigates, aerates, fertilizes, sods, grades, and mows campus grounds and maintain shrubbery using requisite tools, equipment, and vehicles.
- Operates hydraulic sprayer as necessary for fertilization and irrigation.
- Collects and removes all debris and litter from campus grounds and lots.
- Removes snow and ice from sidewalks, patios, and other designated areas, using requisite tools, equipment, and vehicles.
- Drives pick up truck and other vehicles to get to and from assigned areas on campus.
- Winterizes irrigation systems.
- Performs other related tasks and responsibilities as assigned.
- Work requires bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in cramped or awkward positions.
- Work involves regular lifting, carrying, and holding objects weighing up to 80 pounds.
- Work is performed: indoors, outdoors, in bad weather and in areas that are noisy, dirty, or smoky.
- Work involves exposure to hazards from electric shock, burns, cuts and chemical fumes.
- Work involves wearing special or protective clothing such as: aprons or overalls, gloves, goggles or masks and hearing protection
Percentage Of Time
Description
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:
We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.
- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
- Participates in division wide DEI initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fair, Dependable, Inclusive, Considerate, Vulnerability and Respect)
- Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion across the division
- Collaborates, when appropriate, on other DEI-related initiatives within the division and College
Percentage Of Time
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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Performs other duties as assigned
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