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Grounds/Landscaper

5 months ago

Windsor, United States Loomis Chaffee School Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

We are seeking a full-time Grounds/Landscaper to work within our community.  This position is 12-month, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30, Monday - Friday with occasional weekends.

 

Responsibilities:

· Perform landscaping and turf, garden, tree maintenance as part of the Grounds Department.

· Perform turf mowing and related work [herbicide spraying fertilizing, seeding and aerating].

· Run trash collection daily, as well as recycling and litter routes.

· Perform all grounds related tasks including but not limited to: mowing, raking, weeding, sweeping, shoveling, etc.

· Support the activities of the Grounds Department, staff, other personnel, and contractors to ensure effective and efficient maintenance of campus grounds and facilities.

· Operate hand and power equipment related to Grounds and general maintenance. Must be able to maintain, respect and care for equipment and Grounds vehicles.

· Support other Physical Plan departments to successively meet deadlines and support the Loomis Chaffee community and the school’s mission.

· Abide by all standards for safety and health guidelines, environmental regulations, quality and productivity by following established policies and procedures.

· Perform seasonal tasks as needed, including shoveling, clearing snow and ice from walks, stairs, and pathways.

· Perform other work and additional duties as assigned, including assisting other Physical Plan operations to complete assignments and being available for emergencies and scheduled “off – hour” work as needed.

· Assist in the supervision of seasonal employees, student workers, and outside contractors.

 

 

 

Education and Experience Requirements:

· High School diploma or equivalent required.

· Understanding of various outdoor/grounds trades (mowing, raking, planting, equipment operations, etc.

 

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities Required:

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate the following skills:

· Demonstrated good organizational/priority management skills, and oral communication skills.

· Ability to analyze situations and information, consider the risks and implications and implement a plan of action.

· Must be able to work as a team member and effectively with other assigned personnel including faculty, contractors, and students.

· Ability to work effectively with minimal supervision, have initiative, and be a self-starter.

· Ability to meet the physical requirements of the job including but not limited to walking around campus, climbing stairs, ladders, scaffolds or platforms, lifting/carrying heavy objects and working in confined spaces.

· Willingness to perform other work as required by the department of Physical Plant.

 

 

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding and/or Testing Required:

 

· Must posses a valid Driver’s License.

 

· Pesticide applicator or operator’s license desirable.

 

· Pre-employment physical, drug screen and background check required.

 

 

 

Working Conditions:

 

· Conditions will vary from indoor, outdoor, and field environments in all weather conditions.

 

· Have the ability to regularly lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds, and occasionally lift over fifty (50+) pounds.

 

· Must be able to work off a lift, scaffolding, and/or ladder (over 30 feet above the floor in some cases).

 

· Have the ability to consistently stand/walk for up to 8 hours per day, frequently and repeatedly bending, twisting, reaching and kneeling.

 

· Must have a satisfactory work record including good attendance.

 

 

Experience and Education Requirements:

 

· High School diploma or equivalent required.

 

· Understanding of various outdoor/grounds trades (mowing, raking, planting, equipment operations, etc.).

 

We offer a competitive benefit package including but not limited to: three weeks of vacation, sick and holiday time, medical, dental and life insurance, short-term and long-term disability and 403 (b) with a generous employer match.

 

 

 

Loomis Chaffee does not discriminate against employees on the basis of race, color, religious creed, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, or disability. This policy applies to, but is not limited to, admission, financial aid, employment, use of school facilities, and participation in school activities.

 

 

 

Company DescriptionThe Loomis Chaffee School is a renowned New England boarding school located on a 300-acre campus in Windsor, Connecticut. Chartered in 1874 by five siblings whose children all died tragically and who then selflessly determined to found a school as a gift to the children of others, Loomis provides our students with the best education — an education in which excellence in teaching and learning is shaped by the why, as much as the what, and every member of the community shares a commitment to the best self and the common good.Company DescriptionThe Loomis Chaffee School is a renowned New England boarding school located on a 300-acre campus in Windsor, Connecticut. Chartered in 1874 by five siblings whose children all died tragically and who then selflessly determined to found a school as a gift to the children of others, Loomis provides our students with the best education — an education in which excellence in teaching and learning is shaped by the why, as much as the what, and every member of the community shares a commitment to the best self and the common good.