Groundskeeper, Sr. jobs in Massachusetts

Groundskeeper, Sr. cuts and maintains lawns and grass. Rakes leaves and cares for plants, flowers, trees, and shrubs. Being a Groundskeeper, Sr. determines the appropriate plants or shrubs for walkways or garden areas. Provides grounds maintenance in all seasons. Additionally, Groundskeeper, Sr. is responsible for snow and dirt removal. Keeps the grounds and environment of a facility in a clean, attractive, orderly, safe, and healthy condition. Operates light trucks and assorted power equipment. Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on gardening and grounds equipment. May require horticultural training. Typically requires a high school diploma or equivalent. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Groundskeeper, Sr. works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Groundskeeper, Sr. typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Groundskeeper
  • Milton Academy
  • Milton, MA FULL_TIME
  • Position: Groundskeeper

    Department: Facilities Services

    Location: Facilities Operations Building, Milton Academy Campus, Milton, MA

    Hours: Tue-Sat 7:30 am-4pm, generally; some flexibility required

    FLSA: Non-exempt

    Classification: Staff (12 month)


    Milton Academy is an independent college preparatory K–12 school, boarding and day in grades 9–12, located just outside of Boston.

    Milton Academy cultivates in our students a passion for learning and a respect for others. Milton students grow by developing their own identities, learning from and listening to the lived experiences of others, and living and working among peers whose differences they accept with respect and care.

    In our ongoing work to create an environment that confronts bias, injustice, and bigotry, we encourage each other to be open to learning, explore our histories and identities, and seek to understand the world around us with a critical lens. At Milton, we prepare students to partner with their future communities to create a more just world, and to have the courage to speak up and live by our motto, “Dare to be true.”

    Summary of Position:

    The Milton Academy Groundskeeper II performs semi-skilled labor to clean, repair, improve, treat and maintain Milton Academy’s turf, shrubs, trees, flower beds, grounds and athletic fields while also providing physical support for the set up and dismantling of material and equipment for various scheduled and special events throughout the year. The individual in this position must work collaboratively with Facilities Services team and have a customer service orientation to working with students, faculty, and staff.

    Essential Functions and Responsibilities:

    1. Cultivates, maintains, repairs and restores turf, athletic fields and trees through mowing, weeding, raking, aerating, de-thatching, seeding, mulching, pruning, fertilizing and other similar activities; observes, inspects and maintains campus irrigation systems.

    2. Assist in measuring, staking, and establishing the layout of athletic fields for outdoor sports. Assemblies; maintains and repairs various outdoor athletic equipment including goals and batting cages.

    3. Hand picks, gathers, collects, loads and transports litter/debris from and about the Academy grounds.

    4. Transports, moves, loads, sets up and dismantles tables, chairs, platforms, materials and equipment in support of various events

    5. Participates in snow removal activities; drives vehicles and equipment with snowplows, brushes, blowers, salt/sand spreaders and shovels.

    6. Assist in the opening and closing of the outdoor pool.

    7. Provides help and assistance as needed/requested by other grounds members.

    8. Operates, inspects and conducts regular maintenance and minor repairs to vehicles and grounds equipment.

    9. Other duties as assigned.

    Supervision to be received: Supervised by the Associate Director of Grounds.

    Supervision to be exercised: none

    Education/Certification/Licensure

    Required: High School Diploma, or equivalent; valid driver’s license

    Preferred: Pesticide license
    Hoisting engineer license
    Small engine repair experience

    Experience

    Required: Three years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience in horticulture, grounds maintenance, grounds equipment and athletic field operations.

    Preferred: Five years of related experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience in horticulture, grounds maintenance, grounds equipment and athletic field operations.

    Physical Abilities:

    Required: Must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 100 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than 100 pounds; must be able to work in the elements and extreme conditions; must know how to use a snow shovel

    Other required experience and abilities:

    • Ability to be flexible and work collaboratively.

    • Ability to prioritize multiple projects and tasks in a fast-paced work environment.

    • Must understand issues of confidentiality

    • Act in a manner that is respectful, generous toward others, supportive of colleagues, and based in a belief in the competence and good intentions of all members of the community.

    • Communicate openly and promptly, supporting colleagues, students, and the integrity of the institution in conversations with students and parents.

    • Strive to grow and improve professionally, demonstrating a commitment to continuing professional development in alignment with the upper school’s growth statements.

    • Exhibit skills in collaborative problem-solving, critical thinking, and teamwork.

    • Meet deadlines.

    • Complete school-required training.

    • Abide by the school’s policies and procedures as outlined in the provided handbooks.

    • Communicate with the appropriate supervisor when unable to meet any professional obligation.

    All interested internal candidates must complete an application for promotion or transfer and inform your supervisor as soon as possible.

    The essential functions and basic skills have been included in this job description; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This position description is subject to change at any time.

    An equal opportunity employer, Milton embraces diversity and the pursuit of excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race (including natural and protective hairstyle), color, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related condition), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, religious creed, physical or mental disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, ancestry, citizenship, national or ethnic origin or any other status protected by applicable law.

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Groundskeeper
  • Lilac Hedge Farm
  • Rutland, MA PART_TIME,TEMPORARY,OTHER
  • Lilac Hedge Farm is currently seeking property groundskeepers for our 2024 open season from May-October. We are proud to have a family friendly, open space to share with customers that includes a farm...
  • 18 Days Ago

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Groundskeeper
  • High Lawn Farm
  • Lee, MA FULL_TIME
  • We are hiring a year-round Groundskeeper to help keep our grounds functionally and aesthetically sound. The best candidate for this position will be someone who exhibits a positive attitude and is rec...
  • 6 Days Ago

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Groundskeeper
  • First Realty Management
  • Boston, MA FULL_TIME
  • A family-owned and privately held property management company, First Realty Management has more than 65 years of experience with the industry knowledge to match. We combine the resources of a large co...
  • 8 Days Ago

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Groundskeeper
  • Doubletree Boston North Shore
  • Danvers, MA FULL_TIME
  • Job Summary Información disponible en español a continuación. The job of a groundskeeper is to maintain gardens, parking lot and other landscaping elements of the place. Performs work associated with ...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Groundskeeper
  • Carlisle Public Schools
  • CARLISLE, MA FULL_TIME
  • Carlisle Public Schools is seeking a year-round full-time Groundskeeper starting June 1, 2024. Carlisle School District serves approximately 600 students and is conveniently located 6 miles from Bille...
  • 9 Days Ago

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Grounds / Maintenance Technician
  • Zeman Homes
  • Canton, MI
  • Job Description Job Description Maple Leaf North, a mobile home community located in Canton, MI, is looking for a Ground...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Grounds Maintenance Technician
  • 1st Lake Properties, Inc.
  • Metairie, LA
  • As a Grounds Maintenance Technician, you will play an important role in helping to attract new residents to our apartmen...
  • 4/24/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Groundsperson>
  • BrightView
  • Renton, WA
  • BrightView - JobID: 13410477 [Building Maintenance] As a Groundsperson at BrightView, you'll: Use a variety of equipment...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Groundsperson
  • Gables Residential Services, Inc.
  • Palm Beach, FL
  • Be #gablesproud of where you work and become part of our team by applying for your new career with Gables TODAY! At Gabl...
  • 4/23/2024 12:00:00 AM

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groundkeeper
  • Advance Services Inc
  • Cedar Falls, IA
  • Location: Cedar Falls, IA Pay: $18.65 or DOE Shift: 1st shift Monday - Friday 7:30am to 4:00pm PRIMARY FUNCTION: Under g...
  • 4/22/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Grounds Maintenance Technician
  • City of Goldsboro, NC
  • Goldsboro, NC
  • Salary: $32,312.16 - $51,053.22 Annually Location : 1601 N. Clingman Street Goldsboro Job Type: Full-Time Permanent Job ...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Groundsperson>
  • BrightView
  • Phoenix, AZ
  • BrightView - JobID: 14136097 [Building Maintenance] As a Groundsperson at BrightView, you'll: Use a variety of equipment...
  • 4/21/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Groundsperson
  • ESD Tree Service LLC
  • Sioux Falls, SD
  • Job Description Job Description Applicant will assist with all tasks related to Tree Trimming & Tree Removal. We are see...
  • 4/20/2024 12:00:00 AM

Massachusetts is the 7th-smallest state in the United States. It is located in the New England region of the northeastern United States and has an area of 10,555 square miles (27,340 km2), 25.7% of which is water. Several large bays distinctly shape its coast. Boston is the largest city, at the inmost point of Massachusetts Bay, and the mouth of the Charles River. Despite its small size, Massachusetts features numerous topographically distinctive regions. The large coastal plain of the Atlantic Ocean in the eastern section of the state contains Greater Boston, along with most of the state's po...
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Income Estimation for Groundskeeper, Sr. jobs
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