University of Massachusetts Medical School

Public academic health center educating, researching.

Skilled Laborer 1

Landscaping & Grounds MaintenancePosted on Nov 5

Full-timeWorcester, MA, USA$23.28 - $30.49In-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent experience is required.
At least 1 year of experience performing landscaping and/or lawn maintenance using specialized maintenance equipment is required.
Working knowledge of common tools used for maintenance, landscaping, and grounds upkeep is required.
A valid driver's license is required.
Ability to operate trucks, automobiles, and equipment, and to travel to off-site locations, is required.

Responsibilities

Perform grounds maintenance, upkeep, and beautification tasks, including lawn mowing, trimming, pruning, fertilizing, and planting.
Maintain, repair, and upkeep sidewalks, roadways, and parking areas, including sweeping, striping, and paving.
Perform snow removal, including shoveling, plowing, sanding, operating sidewalk equipment, and snow blowing; be on call or on standby during winter months.
Clean, wash, and refuel medical center vehicles.
Operate, maintain, and repair grounds equipment such as lawn mowers, sweepers, trimmers, and snow blowers.
Store parts, equipment, and supplies maintained by the Grounds Department.
Move furniture, files, and laboratory furnishings, and perform similar tasks.
Operate steam-cleaning equipment.
Repair and operate irrigation systems.
Remove waste material from pathways, roadways, and parking lots; when environmental health and safety assistance is required, secure the area and ensure the appropriate contacts are made to expedite removal.
As needed during routine duties, perform work associated with maintenance trades of an equal or lower graded classification when the task does not require a specific license.
Perform related duties as required.

Overview

GENERAL SUMMARY OF POSITION:

Under the direct supervision of the Manager or designee, the Skilled Laborer I performs tasks requiring some specialized skill or knowledge in connection with the maintenance, care, and beautification of the Medical Center Grounds. The Skilled Laborer I will also assists others trades, as required.

Responsibilities

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Perform tasks related to the maintenance, upkeep, and beautification of grounds such as lawn mowing, trimming, pruning, fertilizing, and planting
Perform tasks related to maintenance, repair, and upkeep of sidewalks, roadways, and parking areas, such as sweeping, striping, and paving
Perform snow removal tasks including but not limited to shoveling, plowing, sanding, operating side walk equipment, and snow blowing. Required to be on-call/standby during winter months
Clean, wash, and refuel medical center vehicles
Operate and maintains/repair grounds equipment such as lawn mowers, sweepers, trimmers, snow blowers, and other related equipment
Perform tasks related to storing of parts, equipment, and supplies maintained by Ground Department
Move furniture, files, lab furnishing, and performs similar tasks
Operate steam cleaning equipment
Repair and operate irrigation systems
Remove waste material from pathways, roadways, and parking lots. For situations that require EH &S assistance, secure the area, and ensure proper contacts are made to expedite the removal process
While in the performance of routine duties, may be required as needed to perform all work associated with all maintenance trades of an equal or lower graded classification , where the work or task does not require a specific license
Perform related duties as required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma, or equivalent experience
1 year of experience performing landscaping and/or lawn maintenance, using specialized maintenance equipment
Working knowledge of common tools required for maintenance, landscaping, and upkeep of grounds
Valid driver’s license
Ability to operate trucks, automobiles, equipment, and to travel to off-site locations

Compensation: 23.28 to 30.49 (USD)

About the Company

University of Massachusetts Medical School

Public academic health center educating, researching.

Public academic health sciences center that educates future doctors, scientists and nurses; conducts biomedical and clinical research; and runs clinical trials while providing health‑care services through its graduate schools and the ForHealth Consulting and MassBiologics divisions. ForHealth Consulting offers care management and consulting to improve care delivery and health policy for government agencies, nonprofits and health care organizations. MassBiologics develops and produces vaccines, plasma derivatives and monoclonal antibodies at an FDA‑licensed nonprofit facility. The school’s goal is to advance medicine by training leaders, conducting collaborative research and translating discoveries into practical health solutions that raise health outcomes for families and communities.

Company size: 5,001-10,000
Company stage: Grant
Total funding: $182.6M
Headquarters: Worcester, MA
Founded: 1962

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