Grounds/landscape Technician

• The Hill School Mission**: The Hill School prepares young people from across the country and around the world for college, careers, and life. Within a family school environment and a rigorous liberal arts curriculum, we challenge our young people to work hard; think and reason; be fulfilled; serve the common good; and be prepared to lead as citizens of the world, uniquely guided by our motto, "Whatsoever Things Are True."

**Position Summary**

Under the direct supervision of the Manager of Facilities Grounds Services, the Grounds/Landscape Technician will maintain the Hill School's property, including athletic fields, faculty housing, common areas, and roadways to ensure the prestigious nature of the campus is preserved and enhanced.

**Responsibilities**

• Perform turf mowing and trimming duties.
• Prune shrubs and small trees.
• Assist with new plantings and removals.
• Perform a variety of hardscaping tasks including, hardscape installations such as tile and paver walls, repair of existing patios and walkways.
• Weeding, edging, and mulching of flower beds.
• Perform minor herbicide and pesticide applications.
• Perform recycling and trash pickup from receptacles located across campus.
• Prepare athletic fields for practice and competitive play.
• Perform maintenance tasks for synthetic turf athletic fields.
• Perform routine preventative maintenance on all equipment.
• Perform leaf collection.
• Operate heavy equipment such as forklift, tractor, and skid steer.
• Perform snow removal of roads, steps, and sidewalks. Must be readily available during winter months for unexpected snow events. This work will include long days and possible weekend work.
• Perform general cleanup of maintenance areas including mechanical rooms, and other spaces across campus.
• Repair and/or replace athletic equipment as needed.
• Assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance to ensure efficient operation and safety.
• Perform all other duties as assigned or needed to support the teamwork culture that exists in the Facilities Services department.

**Qualifications**

Qualifications Ideally, a candidate will possess at least 3 years of experience in landscape grounds maintenance. The qualifications for the ground maintenance technician include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Valid Driver's License
• Ability to work in wet, hot, and cold environments for long hours
• Ability to read basic wiring diagrams and instructional manuals in print or online
• Ability to repair small engines is preferred
• Knowledge of synthetic turf maintenance is preferred

**Physical Demands**

• Able to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Regularly required to stand, crouch, sit, bend, stretch, climb, and crawl.
• Essential vision requirements include close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust and focus in dimly lit areas.
• Reasonable accommodation may be considered so long as the employee can perform the essential functions of the job.
• A physical exam will be completed prior to start, but after the job offer is received, to confirm physical capabilities for this position.
• This position will work in the hot and cold and in all types of weather, including rain and snow.

**Attitude and Demeanor**

• Publicly support the mission and vision of The Hill School in a positive and professional manner.
• Work as a dynamic team member in a professional collaborative environment.
• Energetic and organized enough to thrive in an extremely fast-paced environment while collaborating with a growing team to produce great work.
• Ability to wear many hats, learn new things every day, and have the ability to switch from a variety of roles with ease and excitement.
• Communicate effectively with warmth, sensitivity, humor, and understanding as they deal with administrative colleagues, teachers, students, alumni, paren s, faculty, staff, and program associates.
• Possess a "service attitude" - willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the department and school.