Grounds Maintenance Worker

The Facilities Department at Saint Michael's College is inviting applications for a full-time Physical Services Member (Grounds). Successful candidates will join a team that maintains campus grounds throughout the year. The position is Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm with the need for overtime and working off hours/days at times. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintain campus grounds throughout the year by general landscaping procedures using light and heavy tools/equipment Clean up campus grounds to include litter and debris. Empty trash, recycling, and compost containers throughout campus Maintains athletic fields using appropriate lawn care procedures including striping playing surfaces and game field preparation Move and store all campus furniture, appliances and equipment to/from all buildings Set-up and tear down of all campus events For full job description, please click here . The hourly rate for this position is up to $19-$21/hr. based on experience. We recognize that people assess their skills and experience differently. Studies have shown that some candidates may hesitate to apply for a position unless they feel they meet every qualification listed. However, many of the skills and responsibilities in this role can be developed on the job. If you believe you could bring value to our students and community and meet most of what we're looking for, we encourage you to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Benefits include health, dental, vision, employer-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness and accident insurance options, parental leave, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), 401(k), generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee and dependent tuition benefits, employee and family assistance program, well-being programs and opportunities, discounted gym membership, paid volunteer time, use of the athletic facilities and the library, and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities.

Applicants should have the following:

High school diploma or equivalent required 1-3 years' experience or related work experience required Knowledge of grounds keeping equipment and methods required Can meet the physical demands expected to successfully perform the essential functions and occasional lifting and moving of heavy objects such as landscaping materials, equipment, and furniture required Valid driver's license and must be able to successfully pass a driving record check. For criteria, please see the Driver Acceptability Matrix An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, driving record check, and a pre-employment physical screening, which is designed to assess the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Application Instructions:

Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on Apply Now button: Resume Review of applications will start immediately. The position will remain open until filled. For a complete job description, benefits information, and to apply online, please visit https://bit.ly/SMCPSMD25 . The Facilities Department at Saint Michael's College is inviting applications for a full-time Physical Services Member (Grounds). Successful candidates will join a team that maintains campus grounds throughout the year. The position is Monday-Friday, 6:30am-3:00pm with the need for overtime and working off hours/days at times. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Maintain campus grounds throughout the year by general landscaping procedures using light and heavy tools/equipment Clean up campus grounds to include litter and debris. Empty trash, recycling, and compost containers throughout campus Maintains athletic fields using appropriate lawn care procedures including striping playing surfaces and game field preparation Move and store all campus furniture, appliances and equipment to/from all buildings Set-up and tear down of all campus events For full job description, please click here . The hourly rate for this position is up to $19-$21/hr. based on experience. We recognize that people assess their skills and experience differently. Studies have shown that some candidates may hesitate to apply for a position unless they feel they meet every qualification listed. However, many of the skills and responsibilities in this role can be developed on the job. If you believe you could bring value to our students and community and meet most of what we're looking for, we encourage you to apply. We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. Benefits include health, dental, vision, employer-paid life and disability insurance, voluntary life, critical illness and accident insurance options, parental leave, flexible spending accounts (healthcare and dependent care), 401(k), generous paid time off, paid holidays, employee and dependent tuition benefits, employee and family assistance program, well-being programs and opportunities, discounted gym membership, paid volunteer time, use of the athletic facilities and the library, and countless opportunities to attend presentations, lectures, and other campus activities.

Applicants should have the following:

High school diploma or equivalent required 1-3 years' experience or related work experience required Knowledge of grounds keeping equipment and methods required Can meet the physical demands expected to successfully perform the essential functions and occasional lifting and moving of heavy objects such as landscaping materials, equipment, and furniture required Valid driver's license and must be able to successfully pass a driving record check. For criteria, please see the Driver Acceptability Matrix An offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, driving record check, and a pre-employment physical screening, which is designed to assess the candidate's ability to perform the essential functions of the job.

Application Instructions:

Please be prepared to attach the following documents after clicking on Apply Now button: Resume Review of applications will start immediately. The position will remain open until filled.