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Williamstown, PA - USA

Monthly Salary drjobs

$ 33 - 38

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

The Williams Facilities department is seeking a Grounds Foreperson to lead our grounds crew. The team is responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of the colleges landscaped grounds hardscapes and auxiliary properties.

The Foreperson will be responsible for the direct supervision of the team scheduling of work orders and assignments and monitoring the campus grounds. Williams is deeply committed to diversity equity inclusion and accessibility. The successful candidate will work effectively and respectfully with faculty staff students and vendors from a variety of diverse backgrounds in a collaborative setting.

Responsibilities:

  • Meet daily with team leads to review work assignments

  • Ensure staff are appropriately credentialed trained and skilled to safely complete assigned tasks

  • Manage and oversee safety and compliance in regards to equipment new policies and industry trends

  • Supervise and assist when necessary with the maintenance of campus grounds including; sidewalks parking lot structures plowing spring/fall clean up sweeping patching trimming aeration and turf installation and renovation by seeding or sodding

  • Supervise and assist with seasonal maintenance repair and winter overhaul/reconditioning of mechanical grounds equipment

  • Supervise when necessary the setup and takedown of stages risers canopies table & chairs involved with Commencement Alumni Reunion and Campus Events. Assist when necessary with the moving of furniture equipment and related items for campus departments

  • Monitor landscape maintenance of trees shrubs and beds. Including inspection for overall health. Diagnose and act on issues related to landscapes hardscapes insects diseases vandalism and other environmental concerns

  • Includes year-round outdoor work with periodic overtime

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or equivalent

  • At least 2 years relevant experience in grounds maintenance

  • Knowledge and experience of landscape management and turf grass science required

  • Valid drivers license DOT medical card Massachusetts Hoisting License and Massachusetts Pesticide License required (or will need to be obtained within the first year of employment.)

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 75 lbs unassisted

Application review will begin onAugust 4 2025. Pay range is from$33.65to$38.50 commensurate with experience.

Thisfull-time year-roundposition is eligible for Williams Colleges robust benefits package designed to support you in your work and overall health and wellness.

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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.

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 or email at .

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