Grounds Maintenance Worker (Part-time/Temporary)

Company Description:

When Bay Path opened its doors to students in 1897, it had a very clear goal: to provide a practical, affordable, and career-oriented education to prepare students to not only meet the needs of companies, organizations, and communities but to also thrive in their professions, identify and realize their dreams, and make a lasting difference in the world. From the beginning, Bay Path prided itself on being entrepreneurial, constantly pushing the boundaries of the academic experience to fit the student…to start them on the road of success. That spirit and philosophy is best reflected in our shared vision, “At Bay Path, every learner’s dreams of a better career, a richer life, and a brighter future will be realized.”

Bay Path University, an independent and not-for-profit institution, was named Among Fastest Growing Baccalaureate Colleges and Graduate Programs by The Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, and is a member of the Women’s College Coalition. With a main campus in Longmeadow, MA, and a satellite location in East Longmeadow, MA, Bay Path offers undergraduate, graduate (for women and men) degrees, and professional certificates.

For 125 years, we have been committed to preparing our students to navigate a constantly changing world. Whether it is one of our innovative academic programs, groundbreaking online learning platform, or We Empower Learners and Leaders initiative, we educate our students in ways that will help them to grow, learn to adapt, and always to flourish. Be part of the change. Be Bay Path.

We invite you to visit our website at www.baypath.edu where you can learn more about Bay Path University.

 

Job Description:

• Position Code: GRSWI
• Job Type: Part Time, Temporary (seasonal)
• Hours: Up to 20 hours per week; varies based on need
• Schedule: Flexible Position Location: Longmeadow, MA

 

Job Summary:

The part-time, seasonal, Grounds Maintenance Worker will perform routine and semi-skilled grounds and building maintenance assignments to all University properties, including grounds and buildings to help maintain established University standards. This position will primarily be assigned to grounds maintenance, but will also be assigned to building maintenance, including custodial, as needed and during the winter. Will operate and maintain related equipment. Must be flexible and a team player.

Essential Duties:

• Performs grounds keeping and landscaping to maintain all University property.
• Lawn maintenance; mowing, fertilization, seeding, aeration, and sod work.
• Prepares areas for planting trees, bushes, and flowers.
• Removes clippings, leaves, and debris from University grounds or property. Removes snow and ice from parking lots, walkways, sidewalks, and steps in a timely manner.
• Uses power tools and operates equipment such as dump truck, pick up truck, plow truck, tractor, snow blower, power sprayer, leaf blower, aerator, lawn mower, and other heavy equipment.
• Uses hand tools, including but not limited to, such as shovel, rake, hose, saw, hammer and many other tools.
• Performs vehicle maintenance, cleaning, and minor repair on University owned and leased vehicles and grounds equipment.
• Check personal mailbox, department bulletin boards and white boards at least once a day.
• Complete time card daily.
• Responsible for timely completion of all work orders and requisitions.
• Proper processing and return of all completed work orders and requisitions.
• Maintain a clean work area and inventory shop supplies and equipment. Assist in completing grounds related assignments for special events, meetings and University functions.
• Perform maintenance work and custodial work as needed. Assist and cooperate with all vendors, trades people, University staff, faculty and students in the performance of day-to-day duties in a friendly and professional manner.
• Other responsibilities as required.
• Attend trainings as required.

 

SPECIAL WORK CONDITIONS:

Good physical condition sufficient to operate grounds equipment and vehicles and lifting heavy objects. Medical certification may be required to operate specific machinery.

Requirements:

• Must be 18 years of age.
• Equivalent to High School education with vocational trade education and previous experience.
• Commercial landscape and irrigation experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to establish and maintain harmonious working relationships and deal tactfully with others.
• Ability to learn and perform all essential job functions accurately and safely with minimal direct supervision, within (90) days from date employee begins work.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.
• Must successfully pass the online safe Driving Course (within 15 days of hire) and driving record check at time of hire and annually thereafter.
• Submit to and pass criminal offender records check (C.O.R.I.) and sexual offender records check (S.O.R.I.). Submit to and pass pre-employment drug screening and physical duties test.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with all members of the University community including students, faculty, staff, and administrators
• Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and within FERPA and HIPAA guidelines.
• All new employees must complete the FERPA, Anti-Harassment, and any other required online trainings within 15 days of employment.
• General knowledge of the University’s mission, purpose and goals and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.
• Must adhere to University COVID-19 testing, symptom tracking and all other COVID protocols established by the University.

 

Additional Information:

Bay Path University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

 

Application Instructions:

All qualified applicants for this position should attach a resume and any other relevant information pertaining to this position and your candidacy. Please apply online. Faxes and emails will not be accepted.

Bay Path University is a smoke and tobacco-free community.

All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory background check.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position please email us at HR@baypath.edu or call 413-565-1157.

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