The Groundskeeper - Equipment Operator is responsible for operating and maintaining groundskeeping equipment and heavy construction equipment and for maintaining and repairing campus grounds, irrigation systems, walkways and parking areas; may perform as a lead during a supervisor' absence; does related work as required. The Groundskeeper - Equipment Operator will also perform maintenance and tasks related to landscape, hardscape, municipal and athletic maintenance and other duties as assigned.

Major Responsibilities:

• Operate and maintain construction, landscaping & maintenance equipment and medium to heavy duty trucks/plows
• Perform basic landscaping tasks, including mowing, fertilizing, raking, weeding, planting, mulching, trimming and pruning etc.
• Complete small landscape/hardscape construction projects including, tree/limb removal and paving repairs/installation, irrigation, sod cutting/installation
• Snow removal
• Waste removal and litter picking
• Event/traffic control setups, loading and unloading of trucks
• Other duties as assigned

The candidate will be required to work 1 weekend day.  

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Such as may have been gained through graduation from high school or GED equivalent supplemented by coursework in horticulture operations and practices is required; one year of experience in the operation of heavy construction equipment and landscaping equipment is required; six months of experience in grounds maintenance is required; must possess and maintain a valid Massachusetts Driver's License. Additionally, candidate must have or be able to provide within 6 months from date of hire Massachusetts 2A/1C Hoisting License.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Massachusetts (MDAR) Pesticide Applicator License

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES: Knowledge of and skill in the safe operation of heavy construction equipment (skid steers, backhoes, loaders, hydraulic boom lifts, forklifts, dump trucks etc.) and landscape equipment (mowers, edgers, chippers, trimmers, chainsaws, shovels, hoes, brooms, blowers, vacuums, hoses, pressure washers, grinders and chemical applicators); knowledge of applicable OSHA regulations; ability to read, understand and apply oral and written instructions and labels; ability to operate tractor mounted equipment; ability to work effectively as a member of a team or independently; ability to stand and/or walk for extended periods; ability to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions; ability to work varied shifts and irregular hours during inclement weather (this position is considered essential personnel); ability to safely operate groundskeeping equipment and tools; ability to bend, stoop and twist; ability to climb ladders and stairs; ability to lift and carry bags, containers and equipment weighing up to 100 pounds; ability to perform preventive maintenance on equipment operated; ability to drive tractors, skid steers, dump trucks, delivery vehicles, vans and heavy equipment; ability to use respiratory protection equipment; ability to work safely; must be able to use web based technology (email, payroll/time reporting) and communicate via 2-way radio and telephone; must maintain a positive, professional relationship with all members of the Clark Community

SUPERVISION: This position works under the general supervision of the Grounds Superintendent and/or their designee; assignments are received in the form of weekly or seasonal work schedules, daily work orders or oral and written instructions; the Grounds Superintendent and/or their designee schedules, assigns, inspects and approves work and is available to answer questions or troubleshoot problems on a daily basis; after an initial orientation period, work is performed independently or as a member of a team; supervision of others is not a normal responsibility of this position, however, this position has responsibility for training and instructing student assistants and Groundskeepers on equipment operation and this position may plan, assign, approve, instruct, set priorities and schedule the work of others in the absence of the Grounds Superintendent and/or their designee

Expected Hiring Range: $19.81 to $21.54 per hour

Pay Transparency Disclosure:
The compensation for this position will be determined based on factors that include available budget, internal equity, and the selected candidate's qualifications, experience, education, and other job-related credentials. This range represents Clark University's good-faith estimate of the expected hiring range at the time of posting consistent with Clark's compensation philosophy and internal alignment.

At Clark University we believe that diversity of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds leads to a more innovative and productive work environment. We welcome and encourage individuals of all backgrounds to join our team and contribute their unique ideas to help us achieve our goals.

Clark University offers a generous benefit package for full and, if applicable, part-time employees that include; paid time off, generous retirement plan, group health and dental insurance, life insurance, and tuition, along with use of many campus amenities. For a complete list of benefits for eligible employees visit here.

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Founded in 1887, Clark University is a liberal arts-based research university committed toscholarship and inquiry that addresses social and human imperatives on a global basis. It is the place where Robert Goddard invented the modern rocket, where Sigmund Freud delivered his only lectures in the United States, and where current students stake their claim to the Clark motto, “Challenge Convention, Change Our World,” which is the rallying cry that inspires our community every day. Located in Worcester, Massachusetts, Clark University educates its undergraduate and graduate students to be imaginative and contributing citizens of the world, and to advance the frontiers of knowledge and understanding through rigorous scholarship and creative effort. The University’s engages students in such areas as biology, chemistry, economics, geography, psychology, urban education, management, environmental science and policy, Holocaust and genocide studies, and international development and social change. Clark University’s pioneering model of higher education, LEEP (Liberation Education and Effective Practice) compels undergraduate students to thrive in authentic world and workplace settings, and prepares them for lives and careers of consequence.

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