• Job Description

  Req#: R0011549

  Southern New Hampshire University is a team of innovators. World changers. Individuals who believe in progress with purpose. Since 1932, our people-centered strategy has defined us — and helped us grow a team that now serves over 180,000 learners worldwide.

  Our mission to transform lives is made possible by talented people who bring diverse industry experience, backgrounds and skills to the university. And today, we're ready to expand our reach. All we need is you.

  This position is based in the following office location:

  Manchester, NH

  The opportunity

  As a Groundskeeper, you will help with the upkeep of university grounds, including grooming lawns, pruning shrubs and trees, snow removal, trash pickup, office moves, and minor equipment repair.

  Schedule:

  Tuesday - Saturday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM EST

  *Training schedule for first month in role will be Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM - 4:00 PM EST

  What you'll do:

  • Operating a variety of equipment and tools used in maintaining grounds.

  • Picking up of litter, trash, and debris, moving boulders, cleaning of culverts and Storm drains.

  • Maintaining and addressing minor equipment repair.

  • Mowing and seeding lawns, pruning and planting shrubs and trees, mulching, trimming, and weeding bed areas.

  • Plowing snow, shoveling, using snow blowers or tractors, sanding and salting.

  • Office moves and deliveries.

  • Completing work orders in a timely manner.

  • Conference service set ups and break downs.

  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned. Job duties and responsibilities can change at any time, with or without notice.

  What we're Looking For:

  • Years of relevant or specific experience: One to two years’ experience in lawn care and snow removal practices.

  • Academic Degree(s) and/ areas of study: High School diploma or equivalency

  • Equivalent of experience in lieu of degree acceptable: ☒ Yes ☐ No

  • Professional Certification(s): N/A

  • Knowledge and experience in the use of heavy and light grounds equipment operations.

  • Ability to repair minor equipment as needed.

  • A Valid NH driver’s license and successfully pass a motor vehicle driver check.

  We believe real innovation comes from inclusion - where different experiences, perspectives and talents are celebrated. So if you're wondering whether SNHU is right for you, take the leap and apply. You might be just the person we're looking for.

  Exceptional benefits (because you’re exceptional)

  You’re the whole package. Your benefits should be, too. As a full-time employee at SNHU, you’ll get:

  • High-quality, low-deductible medical insurance

  • Low to no-cost dental and vision plans

  • 5 weeks of paid time off (plus almost a dozen paid holidays)

  • Employer-funded retirement

  • Free tuition program

  • Parental leave

  • Mental health and wellbeing resources

• About the company

  At SNHU, we put our mission to work — and it makes for much more than your typical 9 to 5. In fact, it’s one of many reasons we’ve been voted one of The Chronicle of Higher Education’s best colleges to work for every year since its inception. We’re proud to hold that title, because it shows that even as we grow, we’re still committed to creating opportunities – both for our learners and our employees. From online faculty and staff positions to work study opportunities for campus learners, we offer a supportive space to start or continue a career in higher education.

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