What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundsworker B position at Dartmouth College?
Position Purpose
Under minimal direction from supervisory staff, performs a wide variety of often strenuous physical tasks associated with the maintenance of campus grounds using appropriate methods and techniques. Tasks in this category include but are not limited to turf, shrub, and planting bed maintenance, assistance with tree work, repairs to and maintenance of roadways, parking areas, walkways and associated features, and snow and ice removal. Also performs labor-related activities associated with the movement of furniture, equipment and supplies to various locations on the Dartmouth campus as well as providing support for set-up and take-down of events on campus throughout the year. Must be capable of proficiently operating a variety of medium and light equipment.
Description
Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp
High School or equivalency
Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities
- High school graduate with 2 years relevant experience.
- Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain medium and small equipment.
- Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.
- Ability to work autonomously.
- Ability to perform strenuous physical activities in all weather conditions.
- Willingness and ability to work overtime as required.
- Must be qualified under the terms of the Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
- Must be willing to take and pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination.
- Must pass an annual hearing test.
- Must successfully complete the following training prior to undertaking work to which training relates including Driver Safety, Forklift Operator, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces and Hazard Communication.
Preferred Qualifications
- High level of knowledge regarding and ability to operate and maintain a wide variety of powered equipment such as jackhammers, snow blowers, pumps, and electric snakes.
- Ability to understand and apply Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines relating to excavation, drainage, and confined space entry.
- Ability to direct the work of and provide hands-on leadership for small work parties assigned to specific projects.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Campus Services HR
Department Contact Phone Number
603-646-3323
Department Contact for Cover Letter and Title
Douglas Cosentino, Sr Director of Grounds and Fleet Management
Department Contact's Phone Number
603-646-3323
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Is driving a vehicle (e.g. Dartmouth vehicle or off road vehicle, rental car, personal car) an essential function of this job?
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
UNION POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE TO SEIU UNION MEMBERS ONLY DURING THE FIRST WEEK OF POSTING. AFTER ONE WEEK OF POSTING, IF THE POSITION HAS NOT BEEN FILLED INTERNALLY, IT IS OPEN TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND OTHER MEMBERS OF THE DARTMOUTH COMMUNITY. OPEN TO UNION MEMBERS ONLY FROM (11/17/25) THROUGH (11/24/25)
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy
Additional Instructions
Key Accountabilities
Description
- Maintains landscape features including beds, shrubs and turf (including mowing and restoration) using appropriate equipment and tools.
- Assists Campus Arborist and Tree Worker in tree maintenance operations as needed.
- Maintains and repairs campus roads, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, pathways, and exterior stairs using hand tools and powered equipment.
- Maintains and repairs above and below-ground drainage systems using hand tools and powered equipment.
- Performs demolition of materials such as brick, concrete, drywall, and plaster using appropriate equipment, including transport and disposal of resulting debris.
Percentage Of Time
Description
- Removes debris, discarded items, and other waste material from outdoor areas and loading docks and transports for disposal.
- Assists with the set-up and take-down associated with major events on the campus, such as commencement and reunions, conferences, picnics and concerts. Includes activities such as the transport, assembly, disassembly and storage of furniture, platforms, barricades, public address, sound and lighting systems.
- Packs, loads, transports, unloads, unpacks, arranges, and stores furniture, equipment and supplies between College locations.
- Performs assigned custodial and maintenance tasks to maintain shop area vehicles in a neat, clean and orderly condition.
- Performs snow and ice removal operations using medium and small equipment and hand tools.
Percentage Of Time
Description
In support of duties as assigned above, operates medium and light-duty equipment including but not limited to types as described below:
Light Duty: Small Riding Mower; Push Mower; Leaf Blower; Snow Blower- Medium Duty: Sidewalk Plow with accessories; Medium Tractor with accessories; Medium Riding Mower; Forklift; Box Truck; Pickup Truck with snowplow or sander; Stake Body Truck
Percentage Of Time
Description
Culture and Employee Belonging:
We are actively striving to make Campus Services a desired place to work in the Upper Valley, a place where people feel welcomed, where they can be their authentic selves, be heard, and feel accepted. We want this culture to be felt by those who receive our services. The way we treat one another should be the same way we treat our customers.
- Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
- Participates in division wide CEB initiatives and training, including promotion of the 7 Principles (Empathy, Fairness, Dependability, Inclusivity, Consideration, Vulnerability and Respect)
- Willingness to foster a growth mindset in the areas of improving culture and inclusion across the division.
Percentage Of Time
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Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.
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Performs other duties as assigned
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