Position Overview
Under the direction of the Facilities Director and/or his/her designee, the Grounds Manager will be responsible for the leadership of grounds crew operations and maintenance of the college’s landscape. The Grounds Manager will work closely with the Facilities Director and facilities staff to effectively meet the physical needs of the college and support its overall mission.
Primary Responsibilities:
Responsible for maintenance, care, and condition of all campus grounds, gardens, athletic fields, walkways, parking lots, and roads. Perform all turf care cultural practices like fertilizing, irrigating, aerating, and overseeding. Planting of seasonal flowers in campus flower beds and flower pots. Leaf clean up in the Spring and Fall. Manage the snow removal process of plowing, shoveling, and salting to provide safe conditions for all roads and walkways during inclement weather. Responsible for fleet maintenance and repairs needed. Disposal of all campus trash and recycling. Manage and monitor grounds employee performance in compliance with the Collective Bargaining Agreement Prepare budget estimates and monitor expenses against budget allocations Serve in the on-call campus rotation. Responding to and resolving after-hours and emergency campus calls on the phone or in person when matters require direction or decision. Special project as assigned.Qualifications:
A high school diploma is required An Associate’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree is preferred Able to work well and communicate with others. Able to use equipment safely and efficiently. Higher education, or multi-building property management is preferred. 5 years of managerial experience is required. A valid driver’s license is required. A pesticide license is required A Class 2A Hoisting license required
Application Materials Should Include:
Resume Cover letter stating motivation and interest in the position, citing experience relevant to the qualifications and including experience with, and commitment to, our Catholic Augustinian mission, our values, and our desire to be a more diverse, equitable and inclusive institution of higher learning.This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.
Vaccinations and Work Location
This is an on-campus position as employees are essential in order to provide a fully on-campus, residential college experience for our students and the community.
The COVID-19 vaccine and booster for which an individual may be eligible are highly recommended for students, faculty and staff. Merrimack College does not require proof of COVID vaccination for enrollment, employment or to be a guest on our campus.
Statement on Our Mission
Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building a culturally and racially diverse community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.
Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission and values and advance our work in the area of diversity, equity and inclusion. We strongly encourage applications from members of underrepresented groups. All candidates should describe in their application previous experience related to equity, diversity, and inclusion, as well as how they will engage in fostering a culture that supports our Catholic and Augustinian mission and our values of diversity, equity and inclusion.
About Merrimack College
The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and 1,400 graduate students from 43 states and 42 countries. The College features more than 100 career-focused undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has five schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy and the Girard school of business. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Master’s Colleges and Universities/Larger Programs (M1) institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 33rd in the Regional Universities North category in 2024. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.
Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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