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Groundskeeper

Brigham and Women's Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Boston
15 Francis Street (Show on map)
Jul 25, 2025
Summary: Responsible for performing landscaping tasks using power equipment and hand tools to maintain the facility's grounds. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions: -Mows lawns, trims weeds, rakes leaves, trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges. -Picks up, removes and empties trash and recycling. -Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs. -Plants trees and prunes them when necessary. -Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed. -Performs routine maintenance on power equipment. Education High School Diploma or Equivalent preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? Yes 40 hours 9AM-530PM Rotating Weekends/Holidays Experience Groundskeeping/Maintenance Experience 1-2 years preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Knowledgeable of landscaping techniques and processes. - Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments. - Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping. - Ability to operate various types of power equipment including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment. - Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time. - Must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions. Physical Requirements Standing Constantly (67-100%) Walking Constantly (67-100%) Sitting Rarely (Less than 2%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Pushing Frequently (34-66%) Pulling Frequently (34-66%) Climbing Occasionally (3-33%) Balancing Constantly (67-100%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Occasionally (3-33%) Reaching Occasionally (3-33%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Constantly (67-100%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%) The Brigham and Women's Hospital, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.