The Grounds Worker is responsible for the overall care and maintenance of the College's grounds, athletic fields, trees and plantings. Specifically, the Grounds Worker will perform such duties as mowing, weed whacking, edging, mulching, weeding, planting, fertilizing, pruning, aerating, slice seeding, and snow removal, as well as other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:
• High school diploma and 1-3 years of work experience in grounds maintenance, or equivalent combination of education and experience required.
• Valid driver's license and safe driving record.
• Must be flexible and willing to work overtime as necessary.
• Familiarity with the tools, equipment and operating procedures required to
perform grounds maintenance care and snow removal.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods, and ability to lift, move and operate bulky equipment or materials weighing 50 to 80 pounds.
• Ability to quickly attain a high level of performance and work with minimum
supervision and direction and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to read, understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to work independently, resolve problems and function as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Valid MA pesticide applicator's license.
• Valid MA hoisting engineer's license.

Physical Demands
ADA Statement:
Individuals must possess these knowledges, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

Eeo Statement
Wheaton is a private coeducational liberal arts college within easy commuting distance of Boston and Providence. We have nearly 1,700 undergraduates from 40 U.S. States and more than 70 countries. Nearly 23% of our undergraduates are U.S. students of color and 11% are international citizens. Wheaton College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate against any individual or group on the basis of gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, race, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, genetic information, or disability. In a continuing effort to maintain and enrich an intellectually diverse learning environment, the Department and the College actively encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Posting Date: 07/03/2018
Closing Date:
Open Until Filled Yes
Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension: 508-286-8206
Contact Email: hr@wheatoncollege.edu
Contact Fax
Special Instructions to Candidates:

References

Supplemental Questions

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Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents

Optional Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

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