Landscape Assistant Groundskeeper

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Under the direction of the manager of grounds services or designee, assist campus and athletic area groundskeeper/s maintain the health, aesthetics and safety of the campus landscape including, but not limited to turf, plant beds, sidewalks, road, irrigation, drainage, trees, shrubs, ivy, lawns, etc.

Plant, fertilize, water, weed, trim, groom plant beds, lawns, shrubs, etc.

Assist with formulation, mixing and applying pesticides for entire campus in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Must remain current in the knowledge of appropriate regulatory requirements pertaining to restricted pesticide application.

Must possess ability to maintain campus grounds including, but not limited to plant beds, lawns, trees, shrubs, athletic areas, roads, walks, irrigation systems, etc.

Mow lawns and operate power equipment as required on campus.

Assist in the construction, maintenance or improvement of underground utilities and site work as related to the grounds department.

Complete assigned project work.

Safely drive college equipment and vehicles as necessary.

Responsible for cleaning equipment/vehicles, inspecting for damage and performing visual check prior to using. Reporting any issues to the supervisor immediately.

Safely operate all departmental motorized vehicles and equipment, including, but not limited to snow removal, hand operated snow blowers, sanding, mowing, trucking, recycling, tractors with and without attachments and other operations requiring the services of college-owned vehicles.

Maintain positive public relations with all members of the college community.

Perform general laborers tasks including, but not limited to mowing lawns with power or hand mowers, trimming hedges, loading and driving trucks, removing debris, demolishing walls, hand digging, raking leaves, snow removal with hand shovels and blowers.

Must possess valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class B or obtain within 6 months of hire.

Must complete and comply with all college driving credentialing requirements and obtain DOT certificate. Must be able to bend, walk, stand, climb stairs and ladders and safely operate loaded hand trucks and dollies.

Must possess a current Massachusetts Pesticide Applicators license or obtain within 6 months of hire.

Must demonstrate proficiency in accessing the internet, using the Smith College email, finance, payroll and calendar systems as well as the work order system.

High school/vocational diploma, GED equivalent or combination of education and experience.

Must have a minimum of three years related experience in landscape construction/maintenance and turf management. Some formal training in turf management or a related field required.

Must have excellent customer service skills and have noted ability to work well with staff, students and all members of the college community and visitors.

Must possess knowledge of turf maintenance, including sustainable landscape maintenance practices.

Must demonstrate understanding of chemicals used, including but not limited to reading and understanding Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

Must have a clear understanding of the union contract and all college policies.

Must be able to perform all tasks including, but not limited to safely lifting of heavy objects and operation of power equipment related to the job.

Must demonstrate working knowledge of irrigation installation and repairs.

The Step 1 hourly rate is $24.88. Review of applications will begin August 10, 2026

Located in Northampton, MA, Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country and is dedicated to excellence in teaching and research across the liberal arts. A faculty of outstanding scholars interact with students in small classes, as advisors, and through student-faculty research projects. The College is a member of the Five College Consortium with Amherst, Hampshire and Mt. Holyoke Colleges, and the University of Massachusetts Amherst.

Students cross-enroll and faculty cross-teach across the Five Colleges.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Massachusetts General Law, Chapter 151B, it is the policy of Smith College to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. As set forth in our mission and values, Smith College is committed to promoting a culture of equity and inclusion among students, staff and faculty. The College will not discriminate in employment on the basis of age, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, genetic information, age, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or any other classification protected by law. Smith College is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all state and federal laws that prohibit discrimination.

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