Summer Groundskeeper

Choate has 4 openings for Summer Groundskeepers to work June-August. This role works as part of a team and is responsible for school grounds maintenance and resolution of landscape issues to achieve a safe and attractive campus environment.

This role has a schedule of 30 hrs per week and is considered seasonal, non-exempt, and non-benefits eligible.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Perform a variety of landscape and turf responsibilities, that includes: mowing (all types), string trimming, shrub work, plant-bed cleaning, leaf pick-up, and any other campus clean-up activities.

Essential Physical Requirements:

• Significant physical activity required including but not limited to: bending, kneeling, stooping, working on ladders, working in tight places, lifting over 50 lbs.

• Handling of a variety of hand and power tools.

• This position works outside in the Summer and at times in inclement weather conditions.

• 6 months preferred experience in grounds keeping/landscaping activities but is not required.