Grounds Person

Job Description

Phillips Academy seeks a full-time grounds person. Qualified candidates must have at least one year of experience in landscape maintenance; general knowledge of tree, shrub, and turf maintenance; and the ability to operate lawn-mowing equipment, assist in leaf and snow removal operations, work in all weather conditions, and lift 80 pounds. Experience with turf management is a plus. This is a full-time position offering excellent benefits, and overtime as required. A full background check, valid driver’s license and RMV check are required.

When emergencies and/or extreme weather conditions occur, the functions of this job may be deemed essential and employee must report to work and/or remain on duty during their regularly scheduled work hours or the work hours designated by their supervisor. Supervisor will inform the employee when the functions are essential.

Phillips Academy is committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, military service, application for military service or any other characteristic protected by law. Any offers of employment will be contingent upon successful CORI/SORI, ADP (RMV) and fingerprinting background checks as well as unrestricted authorization to work in the United States.