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Dartmouth College
Groundsworker B
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What they do
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 07/27/2026 Closing date Open Until Filled Yes Position Number 0402600 Position Title Groundsworker B Hiring Range Minimum $25.91 Hiring Range Maximum $25.91 Union Type
SEIU SEIU
Level D1 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. 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. Must be capable of proficiently operating a variety of medium and light equipment. Description Required Qualifications- Education and Yrs Exp High School or equivalency Required Qualifications
- Skills, Knowledge and Abilities High school graduate with 2+ 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 7/27/26 THROUGH 8/03/26.
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/86646 Key Accountabilities Description Maintains landscape features including beds, shrubs and turf (including mowing and restoration) 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 Removes debris, discarded items, and other waste material from outdoor areas and loading docks and transports for disposal. Assists with the set-up and take-down associated with major events on the campus, such as commencement and reunions, conferences, picnics and concerts. Includes activities such as the transport, assembly, disassembly 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 vehicles in a neat, clean and orderly condition. Performs snow and ice removal operations using medium and small equipment and hand tools. Percentage Of Time Description In support of duties as assigned above, operates medium and light-duty equipment including but not limited to types as described below:Light Duty:
Small Riding Mower; Push Mower; Leaf Blower;Snow Blower Medium Duty:
Sidewalk Plow with accessories; Medium Tractor with accessories; Medium Riding Mower; Forklift; Box Truck; Pickup Truck with snowplow or sander;Stake Body Truck 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 diversity, 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) Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of improving culture and inclusion across the division. Percentage Of Time- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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