Seasonal Groundsworker (2025 S00822)

Groundsworker Position

The groundsworkers maintain and cares for the Middlebury College grounds seasonally. This is a part time, non-benefits eligible, hourly position. The hiring range for the position is $19.92 - $24.40 per hour.

Core Responsibilities :

• Works cooperatively with others and accepts direction from supervisors.
• Set up for major college events.
• Assist with equipment repair.
• Operate equipment for summer grounds maintenance.
• Remove litter and debris.
• Prepare athletic fields for games, including marking fields and equipment set-up.
• Prepare topsoil, seed, water, fertilize areas for new grasses.
• Maintain turf areas.
• Plant, water, prune and mulch flower beds, shrub and tree beds.
• Perform all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures.
• Assist General Services and Recycling work areas.
• Perform associated facilities service maintenance work including plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting.

Requirements :

Education : High school diploma helpful. Vocational background preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

Must have knowledge of proper use of equipment and must be willing to be trained as required. Previous experience in lawn and landscape maintenance desired. Some knowledge of horticulture or landscape maintenance needed. Driver's license and good driving skills required. Good interpersonal skills necessary.

Experience : 1-2 years experience in lawn and landscape maintenance.

Benefits :

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community. Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and other perks of employment including :

Middlebury College is an equal-opportunity employer where diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values. To this end, the College recruits talented and diverse faculty, staff, and students from across the United States and around the world. Middlebury College encourages applications from women, people of color, people with disabilities, and members of other protected classes and historically underrepresented communities. The College also invites applications from individuals who demonstrate an ongoing commitment to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.