Facilities Associate Groundskeeper

  • Jacob's Pillow Dance Festival
  • Becket, Massachusetts
  • Full Time
TITLE: Seasonal Facilities Associate Groundskeeper STATUS: Full-time;

Seasonal ONSITE START DATE: ASAP END: August 28, 2025 SCHEDULE:

Monday-Friday (5) Day work week averaging 40 hrs. REPORTS TO:

Facilities, Safety & Security Director DEPARTMENT: Facilities WORKS

WITH: Departments on Campus Grounds COMPENSATION: \$24.00-27.00 per hour

We are seeking a Seasonal Facilities Associate Groundskeeper to join the

Facilities Department and work closely with/report directly to the

Facilities Manager. This position is entrusted with repairing and

maintaining the landscape around the Pillow campus grounds, buildings,

and facilities. Responsibilities include planting, mowing, weeding,

raking, trimming, and pruning. RESPONSIBILITIES - Cutting and

Maintaining Lawns and maintaining gravel pathways - Maintaining lawns,

trees, shrubs, flowers, turf and irrigation on campus - Fertilizing

lawn, trees, flowers and shrubs, and spreading mulch. - Trimming trees,

hedges and shrubs, and preventing and eliminating weeds. - Spring

cleaning, raking and picking up leaves - Collecting litter and debris

from campus grounds - Clear gravel out of grass and replaces in

pathways - Maintains Lawn mowers and other groundskeeping tools -

Keeping pathway drainage clear of debris - Spotting and reporting other

potential hazards around the campus to Facilities Manager REQUIRED

QUALIFICATIONS - Minimum 1 year of experience in groundskeeping,

maintenance, or skilled trade. - Must be 18 years or older. - Proficient

in using manual and power tools safely. - Ability to work independently

and on a team. - Valid drivers license. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS -

Ability to communicate effectively with staff and visitors to the

campus. - Ability to anticipate complications and solve problems

efficiently. - Organizational skills. WORKING CONDITIONS - Working

regularly in wooded areas with exposure to native wildlife including,

but not limited to, rodents, ticks and mosquitos. - Working regularly

outdoors in all weather conditions including inclement weather. -

Working a 5-day work week, including late evenings and weekends. -

Moving equipment up to 50 lbs alone or with assistance. - Moving through

and between multiple locations throughout the entire campus. - Remaining

in a stationary position for extended periods of time. - Working at

heights above 6 feet. - Ascending and descending straight and step

ladders. - Operating push-around or drivable person lifts, including at

heights. Not sure you meet 100% of the qualifications? Research shows

that men apply for jobs when they fulfill an average of 60% of the

criteria, but women tend to apply only if they meet 100% of them. Yet,

people who are systematically marginalized tend only to apply if they

meet every requirement. We encourage you to apply if you believe you

could excel in this role. Please use your cover letter to tell us about

what you hope to bring to this role. We are dedicated to considering a

broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace

experiences and backgrounds. So, whether you\'re returning to work after

a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next

step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.

APPLICATION PROCESS - Video and/or audio applications are welcome

(though not required), in addition to written expressions of interest. -

Interview Stages: Candidates can expect to engage in up to two rounds of

interviews, conducted virtually via Zoom or In-person. - Additional

Documents: We may ask for a writing sample or a sample spreadsheet to

better understand your expertise and fit for the role. Accessibility

Accommodations: Should you require any accommodations to facilitate your

application, please don\'t hesitate to reach out to us at

.... We are committed to providing support throughout

the application journey, whether that\'s through email, a phone

conversation, or a video call.
Job ID: 484099697
Originally Posted on: 7/4/2025

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