Seasonal Grounds Worker (2026 S00822)

The grounds workers maintain and care for the Middlebury College grounds seasonally: April 1 - November 13, 2026. This is a part time, non-benefits eligible, hourly position. The hiring range for the position is $20.52 to $25.13 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.RequirementsEducation: High school diploma helpfulVocational background preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities: Must have knowledge of proper use of equipment and must be willing to be trained as requiredPrevious experience in lawn and landscape maintenance desiredSome knowledge of horticulture or landscape maintenance neededDriver’s license and good driving skills requiredGood interpersonal skills necessaryExperience: 1-2 years experience in lawn and landscape maintenanceBenefitsAs 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:MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events. In addition, the card allows door access to certain campus buildings. Spouses or domestic partners of benefits-eligible employees are eligible to receive a Spouse/Partner card with the same privileges as the employee card (except door access).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.

The grounds workers maintain and care for the Middlebury College grounds seasonally: April 1 - November 13, 2026.

This is a part time, non-benefits eligible, hourly position. The hiring range for the position is $20.52 to $25.13

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:

• MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events. In addition, the card allows door access to certain campus buildings. Spouses or domestic partners of benefits-eligible employees are eligible to receive a Spouse/Partner card with the same privileges as the employee card (except door access).

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.

Middlebury is a nationally recognized academic institution that encompasses a liberal arts undergraduate college, Schools Abroad, Language Schools, the Bread Loaf School of English, and the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey—all with a shared institutional goal of doing the highest quality work for positive and global impact.With year-round operations on five continents, our employees are one of our most valuable assets, and we are committed to the success and development of our workforce. Our employees enjoy an engaging lifestyle with excellent compensation, as well as competitive benefits (health, dental, life, disability, retirement, and vision) and educational assistance programs.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. We invite to become a part of Middlebury’s international community.

Middlebury is a nationally recognized academic institution that encompasses a liberal arts undergraduate college, Schools Abroad, Language Schools, the Bread Loaf School of English, and the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey—all with a shared institutional goal of doing the highest quality work for positive and global impact.

With year-round operations on five continents, our employees are one of our most valuable assets, and we are committed to the success and development of our workforce. Our employees enjoy an engaging lifestyle with excellent compensation, as well as competitive benefits (health, dental, life, disability, retirement, and vision) and educational assistance programs.

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. We invite to become a part of Middlebury’s international community.