Groundskeeper, Fields Specialist

Groundskeeper Fields Specialist

About Curry College:

Curry College founded in 1879 is a private four-year liberal arts-based institution in Milton Massachusetts. Curry is the only college in Massachusetts to guarantee students a job after graduation via The Curry Commitment program. The College is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE) and offers 28 undergraduate majors over 50 minors and concentrations seven graduate programs and an associates degree. The College boasts a wide array of co-curricular activities including 40 student-run clubs and organizations and 19 NCAA Division III athletic teams.

The Curry College mission is to educate and graduate students prepared to engage in successful careers and active citizenship with a global perspective. We are an inclusive community of diverse learners and educators committed to continuing our legacy of developing effective communicators with reflective and critical thinking skills. We mentor and empower our students building meaningful relationships that inspire them to achieve their ambitions.

Curry College provides rigorous and relevant academic programs to undergraduate and graduate students and our rich blend of liberal arts and career-directed programs is enhanced by practical field experiences and co-curricular activities. Learning at Curry extends beyond the classroom and is embedded in all that we do.

Diversity and a culture of equity and inclusion among students faculty and staff are crucial to the mission statement of Curry College.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender sexual orientation sex identity or expression national origin age disability veteran status or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law including Title IX.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Foreman of Grounds the Groundskeeper - Fields Specialist is responsible for a wide range of maintenance duties and general repairs monitoring and providing general up-keep and ensuring the College facilities are maintained at a high standard including but not limited to: maintaining all aspects of the Athletics fields and performs landscape and equipment maintenance along with other campus-wide grounds assignments.

This position requires participation in an on-call rotation addition this position is required to participate in general snow shoveling and removal salting sanding and trash pick-up as directed and as needed.

Primary Functions:

• Maintaining all athletic fields to specified NCAA regulations and College standards; including but not limited to cutting watering aerating in-field preparation and top dressing;
• Accurately and effectively read and follow plans layouts and written materials;
• Collaborate with Athletics and other department management to effectively meet the needs of the College;
• Following athletic event schedules perform pre-game preparation including striping of individual fields;
• Assist with the coordination and completion of set-ups for athletic field events;
• Safely operate all landscaping grounds and snow removal equipment;
• Assists in the general maintenance and upkeep of tennis courts;
• Prepares requests for supplies equipment and material purchases from vendors including quantities and prices. May purchase as directed;
• Informs supervisor and/or office staff in a timely manner when facilities related supplies equipment and material purchases as needed;
• Perform seasonal landscaping duties and grounds maintenance assignments as directed.

General Expectations and Duties:

• It is expected that all work performed is in compliance with any applicable licensure requirements;
• May be asked to communicate with and direct the work of subcontractors and vendors;
• Communicate regularly with management to meet the needs of the department;
• Under general supervision work independently within department standard operating procedures referring all requests to purchase to the Foreman of Grounds;
• Must adhere to all safety practices and standards;
• Provides timely response to work orders and assignments;
• Perform duties independently according to broadly prescribed renovation and maintenance projects;
• Effectively completes required administrative processes on request and effectively produces required documentation and reports;
• Works collaboratively with B&G and other College employees;
• Identifies and reports any items that are in need of repair and/or pose a safety hazard at both interior and exterior of buildings to Foreman forwarding to B&G office issues that need immediate attention;
• Responsible for keeping work area clean and safe at all times including company vehicle;
• Provides responsible and reliable coverage; must occasionally be available for off-hour emergencies;
• A reasonable amount of overtime may be required as necessary to meet the needs of the department;
• May occasionally be required to perform various grounds or trades tasks including but not limited to moving furniture assisting in set ups as directed;
• Assist with other B&G functions and perform other duties as directed.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Occasionally assign and direct the work of other department employees on projects as required. Occasionally oversees and provides hands on direction to students and temporary/casual workers as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma G.E.D or equivalent
• A valid unrestricted Massachusetts driverslicense
• Two (2) years to five (5) years athletic field or landscaping maintenance experience or equivalent.
• Must have the ability to complete required daily administrative processes
• Basic working knowledge on the use of computers
• Proven effective communication skills a high level of professionalism and strong customer service orientation
• Must have overall working knowledge of general maintenance and repair operations and practices
• Must have proven skills in the safe use of hand and power tools used in buildings and grounds maintenance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Hoisting License
• Two (2) years of agricultural schooling landscaping or equivalent education

Essential Characteristics:

• Demonstrated strong interpersonal and organizational skills;
• Demonstrated history of being prompt and reliable;
• Strong attention to detail;
• Ability to be flexible in a changing fast paced environment;
• Proven record of team orientation with demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a complex environment with constantly changing priorities;
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to lift 75lbs occasionally and 50lbs often.

Salary Range:

$28.50 to $30.00per hour

Additional Information:

At the Colleges discretion the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the College an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Employment in this position is contingent upon the successful completion of all required pre-employment background checks.

Title IX Notice of Nondiscrimination

Curry College (the College) does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that we administer as required by Title IX and its federal regulations including in admission and employment.

The Non-Discrimination Policy can be found at

Sexual Misconduct Policy can be found at

who wish to make a complaint of discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX or those with information about conduct that may constitute discrimination or sex discrimination under Title IX may contact the Director of Title IX and Equity Compliance the Office for Civil Rights or both.

Inquiries about the implementation of Title IX and its federal regulations to the College may be referred to either or both offices listed below:

Stacey Hayes J.D. Director of Institutional Equity & Compliance Title IX Coordinator and Section 504 Coordinator: Office G04 King Administrative Building 55 Atherton Street Milton MA. 02186.

EXTERNAL REPORTING OPTIONS:

Office of Civil Rights (OCR): Boston Office Office for Civil Rights US Department of Education 9th Floor 5 Post Office Square Boston MA 02109-3921 Telephone: FAX:; TDD: Email:

Massachusetts Commission against Discrimination (MCAD): MCAD Boston 1 Ashburton Place Suite 601 Boston MA 02108 Phone:(Boston) Email: Online: Instructions:

Please apply online at for consideration. Interested applicants must submit the following:

• a cover letter;
• a resume; and;
• a list of three professional references one of which must be a former or current supervisor including complete contact information and professional titles.

By submitting an application you are attesting the following:

I certify that the facts set forth in this Application for Employment are true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand that if I am employed false statements omissions or misrepresentations may result in my dismissal. I authorize the Employer to make an investigation of any of the facts set forth in this application and release the Employer from any liability. The Employer may contact any listed references on this application.

I acknowledge and understand that the company is an at will employer. Therefore any employee (regular temporary or other type of category employee) may resign at any time just as the Employer may terminate the employment relationship with any employee at any time with or without cause with or without notice to the other party.

Required Experience:

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