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Since 1772, the institution has engaged in transformational change to innovate women’s education. Founded with the mission of making education accessible to all, Salem has a rich 254-year-old history and a long-standing track record of educating students who are prepared to make a bold impact locally, nationally and globally through liberal arts education. Our graduates are committed to making the world a better, healthier and more equitable place. Salem Academy is a boarding and day college preparatory school with a focus on interdisciplinary learning using STEAM, wellness and leadership. Salem College is the nation’s only liberal arts college exclusively dedicated to developing the next generation of health leaders.\nPosition Summary\nUnder the general direction of the Executive Director of Operations, as an essential employee, the Groundskeeper reports directly to the Assistant Director of Grounds. Groundskeepers generally provide routine grounds maintenance, project landscaping, and setups for functions, and any other duties assigned. Groundskeepers must be physically able to perform tasks appropriately.\nEssential Duties and Responsibilities\nProvide general grounds maintenance for the Salem campus. \nCheck equipment and perform routine maintenance to ensure everything is in working order\nRepair malfunctioning equipment units and broken structures\nRespond to grounds maintenance, repair, and work order requests\nSelect and contract specialists on larger maintenance-related projects as directed. \nAdvise Assistant Director of Grounds of new supplies and equipment needs.\nAssist with the snow removal as needed\nWork cooperatively and effectively with all members of the department, and other campus constituencies.\nKeeps work area, buildings, and property in clean and orderly condition.\nPerforms routine grounds maintenance activities.\nPerforms grounds maintenance duties, and functions specific to assigned areas and/or based on needs for seasonal/project requirements. \nUse grounds maintenance solutions, pesticides, and chemicals correctly in preparation of and during maintenance, according to instructions.\nFollows procedures for the use of chemicals and power machinery to prevent injury and damaged equipment.\nAssists with managing inventory of grounds maintenance supplies. \nDrives vehicles required to perform or travel to maintenance work, including Salem vehicles, vans, or industrial equipment.\nUnlocks gates, doors, ensuring they are locked after completing grounds maintenance. \nReports needs and concerns to supervisor/appropriate staff, which may include submitting or recommending work orders and checking supply levels within on-campus storage areas, and responsible for reporting concerns related to on-campus residents.\nEnsures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.\nAssists in on-the-job training of new staff on routine procedures.\nReport issues with vendors, students/faculty/staff/parents, etc.to supervisor.\nPerforms other tasks, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.\nPick up and remove trash/debris from the property and dispose of it appropriately. \nOperate various types of gardens and landscape equipment including power mowers, weed eaters, saws, hedge trimmers, sprayers, power brushes, skid steer, golf carts.\nPerforms tasks such as mowing, planting, aerating, seeding, fertilizing, trimming shrubs, blowing, removing leaves, raking, edging, salting, shoveling snow, removing ice, watering, and pruning.\nClean and maintain water features.\nPerforms minor routine maintenance on grounds equipment.\nClean and upkeep sidewalks, driveways, parking lots.\nMaintains Athletic fields.\nPerforms moving and hauling and special setup functions as required.\nPatch campus roads, drives, and parking lots when instructed.\nPerform general maintenance assignments including, on exterior facilities, such as woodworking, fence building and repair, and other associated tasks. \nAbility to work rotating shifts, weekends, holidays, during inclement weather, campus emergencies, and during other circumstances requiring grounds maintenance staffing, as an Essential Employee.\nPerforms other duties when assigned.\nPosition Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities\nSelf-motivated with the ability to work with minimum supervision.\nAbility to understand and follow safety procedures.\nAbility to safely use grounds equipment and supplies.\nAbility to use hand and power tools applicable to trade. \nAbility to lift and manipulate heavy objects.\nAbility to read, understand, follow, and enforce safety procedures.\nExcellent communication, oral, interpersonal, and writing skills. \nStrong troubleshooting skills including the ability to multi-task and work independently with demonstrated problem-solving skills. \nAbility and skill to give appropriate feedback to coworkers and supervisors. \nKnowledge and experience of groundskeeping best practices, procedures, and terms associated with grounds maintenance, and facilities operations. \nKnowledge of inventory control practices.\nAbility to organize work and maintain schedules.\nAbility to perform repetitive motion for long periods of time. \nExcellent manual dexterity, innovative/critical thinking, and problem-solving skills\nDemonstrate proficiency with technology, computers, and computerized maintenance management system (CMMS). \nQualifications\nRequired Qualifications\nSubmit to random drug testing.\nGroundskeeping/horticulture experience and Pesticide license preferred. \nAbility to pass a background check.\nHigh school diploma or equivalent, or combination of education and experience may be considered. \nValid driver's license.\nPhysical/Environmental Requirements:\nBend, squat, stand, kneel, walk, run, crawl, and climb.\nRegularly ascend/descend stairs.\nWalk for long distances and sit for varying lengths of time.\nReach above shoulders, handle keys/tools/objects, push, pull, carry, or lift over 50 lbs.\nWork may necessitate accessing and working in confined spaces or high spaces.\nMust be physically able to operate the equipment required to perform duties.\nWork in an indoor/outdoor environment subject to changing temperatures.\nAbility to lift heavy objects, climb ladders, and work at heights\nConsiderable physical activity. 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