Dartmouth College
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Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy
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Position Information Posting date: 11/17/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Position Number: 0402600 Position Title: Groundsworker B Hiring Range: $25.03/hr (minimum and maximum). Union Type: SEIU Level D1 FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt Employment Category: Regular Full Time Scheduled Months per Year: 12 Scheduled Hours per Week: 40 Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 7:00am‑3:30pm, Saturday/Sunday off – winter hours Location: Hanover, NH Remote Work Eligibility: Onsite only Term Position: No Grant‑Funded Position: No
Position Purpose Under minimal direction from supervisory staff, performs a wide variety of often strenuous physical tasks associated with the maintenance of campus grounds using appropriate methods and techniques. Tasks include but are not limited to turf, shrub, and planting bed maintenance; assistance with tree work; repairs to and maintenance of roadways, parking areas, walkways, and associated features; snow and ice removal; and labor‑related activities such as moving furniture, equipment, and supplies, as well as supporting set‑up and take‑down of events on campus throughout the year. Must be capable of operating medium and light equipment proficiently.
Description Required Qualifications
High school graduate with 2+ years relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain medium and small equipment.
Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.
Ability to work autonomously.
Ability to perform strenuous physical activities in all weather conditions.
Willingness and ability to work overtime as required.
Qualified under Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
Willing to take and pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination.
Must pass an annual hearing test.
Must successfully complete training prior to undertaking related work, including Driver Safety, Forklift Operator, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces and Hazard Communication.
Preferred Qualifications
High level of knowledge regarding and ability to operate and maintain a wide variety of powered equipment such as jackhammers, snow blowers, pumps, and electric snakes.
Understanding and application of OSHA guidelines relating to excavation, drainage, and confined space entry.
Ability to direct the work of and provide hands‑on leadership for small work parties assigned to specific projects.
Responsibilities
Maintain landscape features including beds, shrubs and turf (mowing and restoration) using appropriate equipment and tools.
Assist Campus Arborist and Tree Worker in tree maintenance operations as needed.
Maintain and repair campus roads, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, pathways, and exterior stairs using hand tools and powered equipment.
Maintain and repair drainage systems using hand tools and powered equipment.
Perform demolition of materials such as brick, concrete, drywall, and plaster using equipment, including transport and disposal of debris.
Remove debris and discarded items from outdoor areas and loading docks and transport for disposal.
Assist with set‑up and take‑down for major events (commencement, reunions, conferences, picnics, concerts), transporting, assembling, disassembling, and storing furniture, platforms, barricades, PA, sound, and lighting systems.
Pack, load, transport, unload, unpack, arrange, and store furniture, equipment, and supplies between college locations.
Perform assigned custodial and maintenance tasks to keep shop area vehicles neat, clean, and orderly.
Perform snow and ice removal operations using medium and small equipment and hand tools.
Operate medium and light‑weight equipment: small riding mower, push mower, leaf blower, snow blower, sidewalk plow, medium tractor, medium riding mower, forklift, box truck, pickup truck with snowplow, stake body truck, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Culture and Employee Belonging
Demonstrates commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness.
Participates in division‑wide CEB initiatives and training, including the 7 Principles.
Fosters a growth mindset in improving culture and inclusion across the division.
Department Contact Campus Services HR Phone: 603‑646‑3323 Cover Letter & Title: Douglas Cosentino, Sr Director of Grounds and Fleet Management
Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Driving Driving a vehicle (e.g., Dartmouth vehicle or off‑road vehicle, rental car, personal car) is an essential function of this job. Yes.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
Word of mouth
Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g., LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
abilityJOBS
Chronicle of Higher Education
Glassdoor
Handshake
HigherEdJobs
HigherEdMilitary
Indeed
Inside Higher Ed
LinkedIn’s Job Board
RecruitMilitary
Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
Other (Please specify below)
If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here: (Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents: (none specified)
Dartmouth College Office of Human Resources | 7 Lebanon Street Suite 203 | Hanover, NH 03755 | Ph 603.646.3411 | jobs@dartmouth.edu
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Dartmouth College has a Tobacco‑Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy
https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy .
Position Information Posting date: 11/17/2025 Open Until Filled: Yes Position Number: 0402600 Position Title: Groundsworker B Hiring Range: $25.03/hr (minimum and maximum). Union Type: SEIU Level D1 FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt Employment Category: Regular Full Time Scheduled Months per Year: 12 Scheduled Hours per Week: 40 Schedule: Monday‑Friday, 7:00am‑3:30pm, Saturday/Sunday off – winter hours Location: Hanover, NH Remote Work Eligibility: Onsite only Term Position: No Grant‑Funded Position: No
Position Purpose Under minimal direction from supervisory staff, performs a wide variety of often strenuous physical tasks associated with the maintenance of campus grounds using appropriate methods and techniques. Tasks include but are not limited to turf, shrub, and planting bed maintenance; assistance with tree work; repairs to and maintenance of roadways, parking areas, walkways, and associated features; snow and ice removal; and labor‑related activities such as moving furniture, equipment, and supplies, as well as supporting set‑up and take‑down of events on campus throughout the year. Must be capable of operating medium and light equipment proficiently.
Description Required Qualifications
High school graduate with 2+ years relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to operate and maintain medium and small equipment.
Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.
Ability to work autonomously.
Ability to perform strenuous physical activities in all weather conditions.
Willingness and ability to work overtime as required.
Qualified under Dartmouth College Driver Safety and Motor Vehicle Policy.
Willing to take and pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical examination.
Must pass an annual hearing test.
Must successfully complete training prior to undertaking related work, including Driver Safety, Forklift Operator, Lockout/Tagout, Confined Spaces and Hazard Communication.
Preferred Qualifications
High level of knowledge regarding and ability to operate and maintain a wide variety of powered equipment such as jackhammers, snow blowers, pumps, and electric snakes.
Understanding and application of OSHA guidelines relating to excavation, drainage, and confined space entry.
Ability to direct the work of and provide hands‑on leadership for small work parties assigned to specific projects.
Responsibilities
Maintain landscape features including beds, shrubs and turf (mowing and restoration) using appropriate equipment and tools.
Assist Campus Arborist and Tree Worker in tree maintenance operations as needed.
Maintain and repair campus roads, driveways, parking lots, sidewalks, pathways, and exterior stairs using hand tools and powered equipment.
Maintain and repair drainage systems using hand tools and powered equipment.
Perform demolition of materials such as brick, concrete, drywall, and plaster using equipment, including transport and disposal of debris.
Remove debris and discarded items from outdoor areas and loading docks and transport for disposal.
Assist with set‑up and take‑down for major events (commencement, reunions, conferences, picnics, concerts), transporting, assembling, disassembling, and storing furniture, platforms, barricades, PA, sound, and lighting systems.
Pack, load, transport, unload, unpack, arrange, and store furniture, equipment, and supplies between college locations.
Perform assigned custodial and maintenance tasks to keep shop area vehicles neat, clean, and orderly.
Perform snow and ice removal operations using medium and small equipment and hand tools.
Operate medium and light‑weight equipment: small riding mower, push mower, leaf blower, snow blower, sidewalk plow, medium tractor, medium riding mower, forklift, box truck, pickup truck with snowplow, stake body truck, etc.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Culture and Employee Belonging
Demonstrates commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness.
Participates in division‑wide CEB initiatives and training, including the 7 Principles.
Fosters a growth mindset in improving culture and inclusion across the division.
Department Contact Campus Services HR Phone: 603‑646‑3323 Cover Letter & Title: Douglas Cosentino, Sr Director of Grounds and Fleet Management
Equal Opportunity Employer Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.
Background Check Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre‑employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non‑discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Driving Driving a vehicle (e.g., Dartmouth vehicle or off‑road vehicle, rental car, personal car) is an essential function of this job. Yes.
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* How did you learn about this employment opportunity?
Current Dartmouth employee (Please specify full name below)
Word of mouth
Mentioned on social, digital, or print media (e.g., LinkedIn feed, VOX, Valley News, listserv)
jobs@dartmouth.edu email outreach (includes Job Alert notifications, marketing emails from Talent Acquisition)
Recruiter (Please specify full name or event below)
abilityJOBS
Chronicle of Higher Education
Glassdoor
Handshake
HigherEdJobs
HigherEdMilitary
Indeed
Inside Higher Ed
LinkedIn’s Job Board
RecruitMilitary
Dartmouth’s Job Board (searchjobs.dartmouth.edu)
Other (Please specify below)
If you would like to add more information to your answer, please specify here: (Open Ended Question)
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents: (none specified)
Dartmouth College Office of Human Resources | 7 Lebanon Street Suite 203 | Hanover, NH 03755 | Ph 603.646.3411 | jobs@dartmouth.edu
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