What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper - 2 Positions Available position at Williams College?
Williams College is searching for two Groundskeepers to join our Facilities team.
In this role, you will be essential in maintaining and enhancing the beauty, safety, and functionality of our beautiful campus. If you are skilled in groundskeeping, enjoy working outdoors year-round, and take pride in your work, we invite you to apply. This is an opportunity to directly contribute to the aesthetic appeal and safety of our campus grounds, athletic fields, and landscaped areas.
Responsibilities:
This position requires fully in-person work. Remote work arrangements will not be available at this time.
A cover letter is encouraged for best consideration. In your letter, please address your interest in this particular position and the strengths you would bring to this role, highlighting relevant experience with grounds maintenance and equipment operation. Please attach your cover letter as a separate document in your application.
Application review will begin on December 2, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Pay starts at $20/hour, commensurate with experience.
This full-time, year-round position is eligible for Williams College’s robust benefits package designed to support you in your work and overall health and wellness.
Please visit careers.williams.edu to apply.
Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.
In this role, you will be essential in maintaining and enhancing the beauty, safety, and functionality of our beautiful campus. If you are skilled in groundskeeping, enjoy working outdoors year-round, and take pride in your work, we invite you to apply. This is an opportunity to directly contribute to the aesthetic appeal and safety of our campus grounds, athletic fields, and landscaped areas.
Responsibilities:
- Perform comprehensive turf management including mowing, trimming, aerating, fertilizing, and watering lawns.
- Care for landscapes by planting, cultivating, and pruning flowers, shrubs, and trees, and maintaining landscape beds (weeding, mulching).
- Support athletics and events by preparing and lining sports fields, maintaining the indoor/outdoor track and indoor hockey rink, and assisting with event setup/takedown.
- Ensure campus safety and cleanliness through debris, trash, and leaf removal; sweeping/washing hardscapes; and performing snow and ice removal using plows, blowers, and shovels.
- Safely operate and perform routine maintenance on a wide variety of grounds equipment, including mowers, tractors, light-to-heavy vehicles, plows, backhoe, and street sweeper.
- Inspect, repair, and maintain irrigation systems and apply pesticides/herbicides as needed.
- High school diploma or equivalent, with a minimum of 1-2 years experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or related maintenance work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
- Valid state driver’s license and Mass. DOT medical exam is required.
- Massachusetts Hoisting Engineer License is required within 2 years of hire.
- Massachusetts Pesticide Applicators License is required within two years of hire.
- Demonstrated ability to operate and maintain grounds maintenance equipment and basic mechanical aptitude.
- Must be willing to work overtime, weekends, respond to emergency call-backs, and work during adverse weather events as Essential Personnel.
- Ability to perform heavy manual labor, including frequent lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds (and occasionally up to 75 pounds), prolonged standing, walking on uneven terrain, bending, stooping, and kneeling.
- College campus experience is preferred.
This position requires fully in-person work. Remote work arrangements will not be available at this time.
A cover letter is encouraged for best consideration. In your letter, please address your interest in this particular position and the strengths you would bring to this role, highlighting relevant experience with grounds maintenance and equipment operation. Please attach your cover letter as a separate document in your application.
Application review will begin on December 2, 2025, and will continue until the position is filled. Pay starts at $20/hour, commensurate with experience.
This full-time, year-round position is eligible for Williams College’s robust benefits package designed to support you in your work and overall health and wellness.
Please visit careers.williams.edu to apply.
Employment at Williams is contingent on the verification of background information submitted by the applicant, including the completion of a criminal record check, and education when applicable. Decisions regarding appointments, promotions, and conditions of employment comply with applicable federal or state law prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ancestry, or military service.
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Beyond meeting fully its legal obligations for non-discrimination, Williams College is committed to building a diverse and inclusive community where members from all backgrounds can live, learn and thrive. As part of this commitment, we will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process please feel free to contact us via phone at (413) 597-2681 or email at hr@williams.edu.