The Facilities Department at Endicott College is seeking a Lead Grounds/Equipment Operator to performs duties related to repairs and projects for buildings and grounds.

The Lead Grounds/Equipment Operator is a full-time position. Our comprehensive benefit package offers health, dental, and tuition benefits for you and your family along with a retirement plan with employer contributions. We are located approximately 20 miles north of Boston and parking is free. Come and explore Endicott’s seaside locale where employees are an important part of the bustling campus community.

Responsibilities include:

• Train, assign, and review the work of the grounds department. Develops daily work schedules and assigns grounds personnel.
• Works with supervisor to review department requests and recommend best procedures or methods for completing job
• Develop and maintain a preventative maintenance program
• Organizes and leads the snow removal effort across campus
• Performs grounds maintenance, including planting of trees and shrubs, mowing lawns, and collecting leaves.
• Repairs minor problems in facilities as needed and in response to work orders.
• Makes minor repairs to equipment.
• Assists in function setup and breakdowns.
• Moves furniture and equipment as needed 10. Performs miscellaneous assignments as directed.
• Participates in the on-call policy.
• Act as interim director in the absence of the Director of Grounds
• Other duties as needed to achieve the goals of the department and the College.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge of day-to-day operations in a college environment.
• Principles of training and providing work direction
• Skills and knowledge to perform required duties
• Methods used in planting, pruning, cultivating, fertilizing, and caring for plants, flowers, shrubs, trees, and lawns
• Must have the ability to prioritize and assess
• Flexible and able to work as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and ability to communicate with all levels.
• Ability to work overtime as required and in response to emergency situations
• High School Diploma and 3-5 years of experience
• Ability to climb ladders and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must provide proof of valid Mass. driver's license and current DOT medical form annually.
• Maintain a valid Department of Public Safety Hoisting License.

Endicott College celebrates diversity and strives to bring a mix of talented people— representing a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills—together to do their best work. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

We look forward to hearing from you!

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