GROUNDSWORKER, LICENSED, Facilities Management & Planning, Maintenance Services

Boston University

Boston, MAFull-time$29–38/hrSeen 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 2 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation

$29–38/hr

Location

Boston, MA

Schedule

Full-time

Work Authorization

Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Mass Hoisting LicenseMassachusetts Driver's License

Job overview

The Groundsworker, Licensed position at Boston University involves professional/commercial landscape construction, lawn maintenance, irrigation, and snow removal. The role requires a valid Massachusetts driver's license, a Mass Hoisting License, knowledge of planting and safety procedures, and the ability to operate heavy equipment, lift up to 50 lbs, work outdoors continuously, and communicate fluently in English.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Landscape ConstructionLawn MaintenanceIrrigation Installation and TroubleshootingSnow RemovalMassachusetts Driver's LicenseMass Hoisting LicensePlanting Trimming and PruningHeavy Equipment OperationLifting 50 LbsOutdoor WorkEnglish FluencyUniversity Vehicle OperationBasic Safety Procedures

Qualifications

Massachusetts Driver's LicenseMass Hoisting LicenseEnglish Fluency

Full job description

GROUNDSWORKER, LICENSED, Facilities Management & Planning, Maintenance Services

Job Description

GROUNDSWORKER, LICENSED, Facilities Management & Planning, Maintenance Services

Category

Charles River Campus --> Professional

Job Location

BOSTON, MA, United States

Tracking Code

26500124890609

Posted Date

6/23/2026

Salary Grade

Grade 00

Expected Hiring Range Minimum

$29.00

Expected Hiring Range Maximum

$38.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

Groundsworker, Licensed

Required Skills

3 years of professional/commercial landscape construction experience.
3 years of experience of professional/commercial lawn maintenance experience.
3 years of professional/commercial irrigation experience, installing and troubleshooting.
3 years of professional/commercial snow removal experience including snow removal equipment, i.e. plows, snow blowers, etc.
Must have and maintain a valid Massachusetts driver's license.
Must have and maintain a Mass Hoisting License, minimum 2B.
Knowledge of planting, trimming and pruning using hand or power equipment.
Operate heavy equipment and maintenance equipment, i.e. mowers, chainsaws, etc.
Ability to lift heavy items up to 50 lbs.
Ability to work outdoors continuously.
Ability to speak, read, understand and write fluently in the English language.
Required to drive throughout the university to work areas by use of University vehicles.
Knowledge of basic safety procedures.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Required Skills

Job Location: BOSTON, MA

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Salary Grade: $29.00-$38.00

To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/316840 (https://apptrkr.com/7261903)

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