Groundskeeper

Essex North Shore_ is seeking a **Groundskeeper** to join the Farm and Grounds team as soon as possible.

As an employee of Essex North Shore Agricultural & Technical School District, you are offered a number of robust benefits that support you, your family, and your professional growth. More specifically, for must full-time and part-time (in excess of 20 hours per week) employees, we offer:

- Competitive wages that compensate you for your knowledge, skills and abilities in the workplace.
- Generous employer-covered health insurance (Employer/Employee premium cost sharing at 75/25). Coverage options are through the Group Insurance Commission.
- Comprehensive dental insurance through Delta Dental of Massachusetts, currently covering over 90% of dentists throughout Massachusetts.
- Professional development opportunities, including tuition reimbursement and free, paid training.
- Supplemental incoming earning opportunities, such as athletics programming, integration academies, and club advisor positions.
- Affordable term life insurance through the Group Insurance Commission providing your family or loved one(s) with financial security in the event of an unforeseen passing.
- Employee Assistance Programming for behavioral, health, financial planning, and legal resources.
- Wellness programming including spin, yoga, and other classes that are tailored to your busy schedule and health goals.
- And so much more

This position part of the AFSCME General Unit. A copy of the collective bargaining agreement can be located here: AFSCME General Unit CBA

**GROUNDSKEEPER**

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Associate or Bachelors's Degree in a related field preferred
- 3 years of relevant experience in landscaping and turf management
- Knowledge of methods, materials, and practices in landscaping, turf management, and horticulture
- Experience maintaining athletic playing fields
- Valid driver’s license
- Valid Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer 1C-2A license preferred
- Valid Massachusetts Pesticides license
- OSHA 30 preferred
- Familiar with the operation of all forms of farm and grounds maintenance equipment
- Familiar with hayfield management
- Ability to work independently and prioritize work tasks

**REPORTS TO**:
Manager of Farm and Grounds

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Perform all aspects of horticulture and grounds maintenance.
- Maintain athletic playing fields.
- Assist in the maintenance of the buildings on the campus.
- Plant and remove trees, shrubs, flowers, and sod, as required.
- Prepare area(s); install and repair walls, fences, irrigation systems, and related landscape features.
- May be required to perform repairs to buildings and related structures, including carpentry, masonry, painting, and installation, and removal of construction material.
- Perform general maintenance and repair of the farm buildings and the surrounding grounds under the direction of the Farm Manager.
- Perform snow removal and salting operations, as required.
- Operate tractors, hay balers, and landscape machinery in accordance with accepted safety practices.
- Communicate inventory and supply needs to the Farm Manager.
- When assigned by the Farm Manager, provide supervision for community use of grounds and fields.
- Assist with the feeding of livestock, including horses, on a twice-daily basis as assigned.
- Assist in the general care of all animals on the farm, including sheep, goats, pigs, chickens, cows, donkeys, horses, birds, rodents, and reptiles as assigned.
- Assist with the harvesting and stacking of hay bales.
- Maintain current Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer and Massachusetts Pesticide Commercial Applicator Licenses.
- Perform such other tasks and assume such other responsibilities not inconsistent with the role, as the Manager of Farm and Grounds may assign.

**TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT**:

- This position is a twelve-month position at 40 hours per week.
- This position is part of the Collective Bargaining Agreement between the American Federation of State County and Municipal Employees, Council 93, Local 245 and the School District.