Description

Posting Number:
0601228

Position Title:
Grounds and General Maintenance Worker

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

Job Type:
Full-Time

Staff Term:
12 Months

Staff Work Schedule (hours/dates):
40 Hours Week / Tuesday - Saturday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Academic Year Schedule (dates):


Faculty Term:


Position Type:
Staff

Department:
Grounds

Job Summary/Basic Function:

1. Planting and care of trees, plants and flowers, mowing, weeding, edging, mulching, fertilizing, pruning, aerating and slice seeding, fall and spring clean-up, and other duties to keep the grounds attractive and well cared for. This is in support of contracted landscaping services.
2. Supplemental care of grounds, stairs, and walkways during the winter season by keeping the campus accessible, safe and free of ice, snow and other hazards. This is in support of contracted snow removal of roadways and parking lots.
3. Service athletic fields for practices, games, and other use requirements. Lining and preparation of fields, maintenance and other duties to support field use (natural and turf). If needed; perform mowing, fertilizing, aerating, slice seeding, sod replacement, and other duties to maintain a safe and play ready surface. Condition and maintain the artificial turf field, including snow removal from the turf.
4. Maintain and operate equipment. Must be experienced with operating walk behind and ride-on lawn mowers, line trimmers, backpack blowers, aerators and slice seeders, trucks, tractors and other equipment. Maintain irrigation systems.
5. Police the campus grounds for litter. Perform repairs and adjustments to machinery and hand-held equipment. Remove leaves and debris from stairwells, window and door wells, & storm drains. Pick up and properly dispose of solid waste and recycling materials. Clean and maintain outside furniture, umbrellas, benches, and hardscapes.
6. Assist in maintaining the health and aesthetics of the campus pond. Maintain catch basins and storm water components. Maintain jogging paths for safe use.
7. Exercise sound judgment when using equipment and chemicals, follow and use approved safety standards and precautions. Attend training programs as required.
8. Respond to all requests, complaints and assignments in a professional, courteous and timely manner. Complete work order assignments individually and as a team member.
9. Operate college vehicles and power equipment in a safe and reasonable manner.
10. Required to work overtime in emergency situations (such as snow removal or storm clean-up operations), preparing for commencement and student move-in, and in support of special events and projects.
11. Maintain and clean workspaces, mechanical spaces, vehicles and equipment.
12. Perform general maintenance responsibilities in support of the paint shop, carpentry shop, Lock shop, HVAC shop, Plumbing shop, Building Services & Material Management or other trades as required. Assist other departments when requested to do so.
13. Perform other responsibilities as assigned, including furniture moves, changing lights, cleaning sink traps, general trades assistance and other work order assignments.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Familiarity with the tools, equipment and operating procedures required to perform grounds maintenance, snow removal and light trades' maintenance.
• Ability to quickly attain a high level of performance and work with minimum supervision and direction and meet required deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, resolve problems and function as part of a team.
• Experience with computers, email, and ability to learn facility related systems. Individual 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prefer individual with valid Massachusetts pesticide applicator's license.
• Prefer individual with valid Massachusetts Hoisting Engineers License.
• Mechanical proficiency preferred. Trades experience and licenses helpful.

Compensation and Benefits:


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 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. Wheaton's core belief is that valuing diversity is pivotal to personal development, intellectual expansion, and societal equity. Our community is united by a shared dedication to equity and access that is essential to providing a transformative education in the Liberal Arts and Sciences.

Posting Date:
10/21/2025

Closing Date:


Open Until Filled:
Yes

Contact(s):
Office of Human Resources

Contact Phone/Extension:
508-286-8206

Contact Email:
careers@wheatoncollege.edu

Contact Fax:


Special Instructions to Candidates:
The federal government and the state of Massachusetts have made the decision to end the COVID-19 public health emergency. Effective June 1, 2023, the college will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for members of our community. Rather, we strongly recommend that everyone stay up to date on their vaccinations, including boosters, as recommended by their health care provider. While we will no longer require COVID-19 vaccinations, we strongly encourage members of our campus community to adhere to public health recommendations for vaccination to protect against COVID-19, as well as influenza and other diseases.

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Supplemental Questions:

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Optional & Required Documents:
Required Documents

1. List of References
2. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter

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