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Seasonal Groundskeeper - Clark University | Clark University - Military Veterans

at HERC - New England

Location: Worcester, MA Category: Staff and Administrators Posted On: Sat Aug 27 2022 Job Description: The Seasonal Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining landscape, hardscape, athletic fields and providing waste removal and exterior sanitation on campus properties. The Seasonal Groundskeeper will also perform event setups, weather related response, snow removal and other duties as assigned. Major Responsibilities : Basic grounds maintenance including mowing, trimming, mulching, weeding, raking and miscellaneous landscaping tasks Snow removal Waste removal and litter picking Event setups, loading/unloading of trucks Other duties as assigned Job Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:High school or GED equivalent; three months experience in grounds or landscaping maintenance; must possess and maintain a valid Massachusetts Driver's License. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Massachusetts 1C & 2B Hosting Licenses are preferred. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Knowledge of and skill in the safe operation of landscape. Equipment (mowers, edgers, chippers, trimmers, saws, shovels, hoes, brooms, blowers, etc.); Knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations; ability to read, understand and apply oral and Written instructions and labels; ability to operate tractor mounted equipment; ability to work Effectively as a member of a team or independently; ability to stand and/or walk for extended Periods; ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions; ability to work varied shifts irregular hours during inclement weather; ability to safely operate groundskeeping equipment and tools; ability to bend, stoop and twist; ability to climb ladders and stairs; ability to lift and carry bags, containers and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds; ability to perform preventive maintenance on equipment operated; ability to drive trucks and low speed vehicles/carts; ability to use respiratory protection equipment; ability to work safely; must be able to use web based technology (email, payroll/time reporting) and communicate via 2-way Clark University currently requires all employees and students to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Exemptions will be made for medical or disability reasons or religious beliefs, and could be made, at the sole discretion of the University, for other well-documented reasons. Additional Information: Clark University embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action as core values: we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. This commitment applies to every aspect of education, services, and employment policies and practices at Clark. Our commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. All positions at Clark share in the responsibility for building a community that values diversity and the uniqueness of others by exhibiting integrity and respect in interacting with all members of the Clark community to create an atmosphere of fairness and belonging. We strongly encourage members from historically underrepresented communities, inclusive of all women, to apply. Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here . Apply Online

Worcester, MA

HERC - New England

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