Grounds Worker

Founded in 1819 Norwich University is the oldest private military college in the country and the birthplace of the Reserve Officers Training Corps (ROTC). Today we are a diversified academic institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees and professional certificates to adult learners online and to Corps and civilian lifestyle students on campus. Norwich faculty and staff challenge all of our students to push themselves academically socially and as leaders. Our graduates build upon their Norwich educations to launch or grow careers and make outsized contributions to their communities the nation and the world.

Norwich University is located in the beautiful Green Mountains of Vermont only 20 minutes from the state capital Montpelier and three hours from Boston or Montreal. It is a private institution nestled in a rural setting with a campus size of 1200 acres.

Our excellent benefit package includes medical dental vision group life and disability insurances flexible-spending accounts for health and dependent care a 403(b) retirement plan with employer match an employee assistance program paid time off use of the University pool and fitness center and tuition scholarships for eligible employees and their family members. Some employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program on their Federal Student Aid Direct Loan balance. For more information about our benefits visit .

Fulfills the mission of Norwich University by maintaining the University facilities and property. Work shifts include day evening and weekend hours and required overtime.

Essential Functions

1. Prepares establishes and maintains turf and landscape beds
2. Mows lawns
3. Prunes and trims trees and vegetation
4. Collects and removes trash litter and recycling from campus grounds
5. Sets up maintains and takes down items related to University events
6. As qualified operates lawnmower leaf blower snow blower and other grounds maintenance equipment
7. Removes snow and ice from steps roads walkways and elsewhere on campus
8. Performs preventive maintenance on assigned tools and equipment
9. Upon successfully completing training and upon approval drives University vehicles to include pickup trucks golf carts and light utility vehicles
10. Assists with custodial tasks to include sweeping mopping cleaning windows collecting trash and recyclables cleaning bathroom appliances moving furniture and transporting items to collection points
11. Assists with cleaning buffing or shampooing floors and carpets

Other Functions

1. Maintains confidentiality of sensitive or private information.
2. Communicates with employees students and others in a respectful and clear manner.
3. Serves on University committees councils workgroups or other designated bodies as assigned.
4. Achieves maintains proficiency in and utilizes computers telephones and other job-related equipment including related systems and software.
5. Speaks reads and writes in English.
6. Communicates by telephone email letter in person or other means or device.
7. Performs other tasks as assigned by supervisor.

• High school diploma or equivalent or two years of related experience; vocational training a plus
• Valid drivers license preferred
• Must pass a post-offer pre-employment background check and physical exam
• Able to sit squat reach push pull and manipulate related equipment; lift 100 pounds and push or pull up to 150 pounds; travel outdoors to various parts of the campus
• Some overtime/weekend/evening hours may be required

Environmental Conditions

• Indoor and outdoor work
• High level of exposure to noise dust fumes vibrations and temperature changes.

Norwich University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a positive education and work environment that recognizes and respects the dignity of all students faculty and staff. Reasonable accommodations will be made for the known disability of an otherwise qualified applicant. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at for assistance.

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without requiring immigration sponsorship including but not limited to non-immigrant visas such as H1B STEM or F1 now or in the future. A post offer pre-employment background check will be required of the successful candidate.

Please complete the Norwich application.

Review of applications will begin immediately.

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