Find & Apply For Landscaping / Groundskeeping Worker Jobs in Marion, Massachusetts

About the Position The Tabor Academy Groundskeeper performs skilled labor to clean, repair, improve, treat and maintain Tabor Academy's turf, shrubs, trees, flower beds, grounds and 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 team and have a customer service orientation to working with students, faculty, staff and visitors.

Key Responsibilities :

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 Transports, moves, loads, sets up and dismantles tables, chairs, platforms, materials and equipment in support of various events; hand picks, gathers, collects, loads and transports litter/debris from and about the Academy grounds. Participates in snow removal activities; drives vehicles and equipment with snow plows, brushes, blowers, salt/sand spreaders and shovels. Performs daily tasks assigned by the Groundskeeper Supervisor to provide a clean, and safe environment for the faculty, staff and students. Other duties as assigned

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

High School Diploma preferred Experience working in landscaping or horticulture field Ability to working independently or part of a team

Physical Setting:

Campus environment with multiple types of buildings

Physical Requirements:

Prolonged periods standing, walking, stretching, bending, climbing ladders, kneeling, and pulling. Must be able to lift up to 50lbs or 80lbs with equipment. Must be physically able to operate power equipment.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm; occasional evenings, weekends, and on-call shifts during emergencies.

Salary:

$26.00 to $28.00 per hour, based on qualifications and experience

To Apply :

Please submit a resume with the subject "Groundskeeper" to employment@taboracademy.org. About Tabor Academy For 150 years, Tabor Academy has served the Marion, Massachusetts community as a premier coeducation, college preparatory boarding and day school. As the School by the Sea, Tabor offers an uncommonly beautiful setting in which to live and learn for students grades 9-12. The school provides a wide breadth of academic offerings for students to achieve the school's mission. We invite all interested in learning about the school and our strategic vision to visit the school's website. Tabor Academy is committed to fostering an inclusive community where diversity, equity, and belonging are essential to our mission. Grounded in our values of care, collaboration, curiosity, and courage, we recognize that building a vibrant and supportive environment for students and faculty requires intentional efforts to welcome individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences. As such, we seek a diverse applicant pool and encourage candidates who bring varied perspectives, including those who have been historically underrepresented in independent and boarding school settings to apply. Tabor Academy does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of age, gender, religion, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, disability, or national or ancestral origin in the administration of its educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other Academy-administered programs, or in the administration of its hiring and employment practices.

Pay:

$26.00 - $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 403(b) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person