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Dartmouth College
Groundsworker A
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A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
$44,583 / year median in New Hampshire
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Position Details Position Information Posting date 04/06/2026 Closing date Open Until Filled Yes Position Number 0143300 Position Title Groundsworker A Hiring Range Minimum $26.79 Hiring Range Maximum $26.79 Union Type
SEIU SEIU
Level E1 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Employment Category Regular Full Time Scheduled Months per Year 12 Scheduled Hours per Week 40Schedule Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 7:00am-3:30pm; varies by season. AND Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm (winter hours: 12:00pm-8:30pm) Location of Position Hanover, NH Remote Work Eligibility? Onsite only Is this a term position? No If yes, length of term in months. n/a Is this a grant funded position? No Position Purpose Under minimal direction from supervisory staff, performs a wide variety of often strenuous physical tasks associated with the maintenance of campus grounds using appropriate methods and techniques. Tasks in this category include but are not limited to turf, shrub, and planting bed maintenance, assistance with tree work, repairs to and maintenance of roadways, parking areas, walkways and associated features, and snow and ice removal. Also performs labor-related activities associated with the movement of furniture, equipment and supplies to various locations on the Dartmouth campus as well as providing support for set-up and take-down of events on campus throughout the year. Will be responsible for leading and directing small work parties associated with all tasks associated with the position description. Must be capable of proficiently operating a variety of heavy, medium, and light equipment. Description Required Qualifications- Education and Yrs Exp High School plus 5+ years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience Required Qualifications
- Skills, Knowledge and Abilities High school graduate with 5+ years relevant experience.
UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY. OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM
(4/6/26) THROUGH (4/16/26) Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.https:
//policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy Additional Instructions Quick Link https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/85211 Key Accountabilities Description Assists with securing and rigging of materials to be moved by cranes, hoists, or other lifting equipment. Maintains landscape features including beds, shrubs and turf using appropriate equipment and tools. Assists Campus Arborist and Tree Worker in tree maintenance operations as needed. Maintains and repairs campus roads, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, pathways, and exterior stairs using hand tools and powered equipment. Maintains and repairs above and below-ground drainage systems using hand tools and powered equipment. Performs demolition of materials such as brick, concrete, drywall, and plaster using appropriate equipment, including transport and disposal of resulting debris. Percentage Of Time Description Assists with the set-up and take-down associated with events on the campus, such as commencement and reunions, conferences, picnics and concerts. Includes activities such as the transport, assembly, dis-assembly and storage of furniture, platforms, barricades, public address, sound and lighting systems. Packs, loads, transports, unloads, unpacks, arranges, and stores furniture, equipment and supplies between College locations. Performs assigned custodial and maintenance tasks to maintain shop area and vehicles in a neat, clean, and orderly condition. Performs snow and ice removal operations using all equipment and tools available. Percentage Of Time Description In support of duties as assigned above, operates heavy, medium and light-duty equipment including by not limited to types as described below as well as operating loading dock equipment as needed:Light:
Small Riding Mower; Push Mower; Leaf Blower;Snowblower Medium:
Sidewalk Plow with Accessories; Medium Tractor with Accessories; Medium Riding Mower; Forklift; Box Truck; Pickup Truck with snowplow and/or sander;Stake Bed Truck Heavy:
Loader; Larger Tractor with Accessories; Telehandler; Large Riding Mower Percentage Of Time Description Culture and Employee Belonging We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers. Demonstrates a commitment to inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect) Collaborates, when appropriate, on other CEB-related initiatives within the division and College Percentage Of Time- Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.
- Performs other duties as assigned Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (
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