Groundskeeper

GroundskeeperPosition Title - GroundskeeperDepartment - Grounds Maintenance GroupPay Type - Non ExemptAppointment Type (A) - Continuing Full-TimeHours Per Week - 40Number of weeks - 52 weeks per yearBenefits Eligible - Full BenefitsGeographical - RegionalQualifies for Relocation Reimbursement - NoWork ScheduleJob DescriptionGeneral Scope of Duties - Under the direction of the Landscaping Services Director, perform highly skilled trades duties in a variety of landscape and hardscape work. Performs skilled maintenance and/or construction work requiring the application of trade skills, codes, and standard trade practices of College historical campus, waterfront, and athletic fields. Makes estimates of time, personnel, and material required on assigned tasks; keeps necessary records; performs duties related to the trade or trade areas as required. These positions are categorized as Emergency Support Services/Essential Staff. Must be willing and able to work during emergency closures/delayed openings due to inclement weather or for significant events that affect campus operations. Applicants must also be willing to respond to emergencies on overtime (nights, weekends or holidays). These positions also require participation in the Weekly On-Call Rotation Schedule; when assigned to the on-call rotation, calls must be responded to during the on-call assignment within 15 minutes.General Duties and Responsibilities - Priority Duties and Responsibilities:Prepares, installs and maintains decorative landscaping features to include flowers, plants, shrubs, ornamental grasses, trees, waterscapes, lighting and decorative and synthetic or natural materials in formal gardens, plant containers, borders and island beds.Clears brush, debris and leaves from lawns and catch basinsHauls materials, fills, grades and slopes work sites; pulls weeds, mulches, repairs drip lines, waters and fertilizes.Installs and maintains turf by seeding or siding, repairing, mowing and fertilizing.Installs and maintains recreational sports fields.Installs, maintains and repairs asphalt pavement and other materials on traveled surfaces.Operates and maintains various large and small power and construction equipment including bucket/boom truck, front loader, backhoes, bulldozers, forklifts, tractors, dump trucks of five (5) ton or greater capacity, plow and pickup trucks and trailers, street sweepers, leaf vacuums, wood chippers, mowers, leaf blowers, weed whackers and chainsaws.Maintains and repairs small gas engine power equipment and large equipment to include, but not limited to, oil and spark plug change, blade sharpening, tire change or repair, fluid change and battery replacement.Uses and maintains various hand tools; assists with the setup and dismantling of, but not limited to, plantings, fences, chairs, tents, bleachers and tables for special events; installs and maintains fences, bollards and signage campus wide.Performs pre-treatment and snow and ice removal.Assists arborists with tree pruning or felling operations.Maintains orderliness and efficiency of landscape work sheds and surrounding areas.Removes trash and changes bins daily.Ensure all work processes comply with OSHA requirements and regulations, college policies and procedures including tracking work orders and service orders assigned to the department.May direct student and/or temporary workers and/or contracted services as needed and assigned.May apply pesticides under direct supervision.May paint poles and other structures within the landscape.Performs related duties as required.Education and Skills - 4-7 years of general experience in a particular trade area. A combination of education and experience that provides a demonstrated knowledge of various plants used in landscape features; knowledge of proper care of plants for sustainment, principles, methods, materials, tools, and equipment. Basic knowledge of turf grass management practices. Basic knowledge of pesticides and application methods and techniques. Interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills. Ability to keep shop records, interpret and read blueprints. Ability to utilize computer software (CMMS). Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.Preferred QualificationsPhysical DemandsDriving Required - YesSalary Range - 23.49Note - Connecticut College is committed to fair and competitive compensation. The final offer will reflect the candidate's experience, education, and the institution's pay structure to ensure internal equity.Applicant Credentialing - Thorough applicant credentialing will be conducted on the selected candidate which will include criminal records check, DMV check and depending on the position psychological exam and pre-placement physical.Posting Detail InformationOpen Date - 08/19/2026Applications accepted throughOpen Until Filled - YesDocuments needed to ApplyRequired DocumentsResumeOptional DocumentsCover Letter