Groundskeeper I

Iowa State University • Ames, IA

3d

About The Position

The Facilities Planning and Management Department at Iowa State University is seeking a Groundskeeper I to maintain the university grounds and help keep them attractive and safe throughout the year. Under direct supervision, the position operates and maintains power equipment, trucks, and light machinery, and performs landscaping tasks including mowing, trimming, planting, and seasonal leaf removal and snow clearing. The Groundskeeper works collaboratively with the groundskeeping team.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. This is a regular, full-time position with a 12-month work period. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States on an ongoing basis without sponsorship; immigration sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

• One year of experience operating machinery and tools used in groundskeeping, or a combination of related experience and education totaling one year and providing comparable knowledge and ability.
• Valid U.S. driver's license.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and specifications.
• Ability to safely operate and maintain equipment and hand and power tools.
• Ability to apply groundskeeping techniques to different work situations.
• Ability to lift.

Nice To Haves

• Mowing experience.
• Grading experience.
• Planting experience.
• Tree and shrub maintenance experience.
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL), Class B with air brake.
• Motor vehicle inspector certification.

Responsibilities

• Operate tractors with attachments such as mowers, tillers, post hole diggers, and snow plows to landscape and maintain lawn areas, sidewalks, parking lots, and streets.
• Maintain attachments and make minor emergency repairs.
• Operate and maintain power and hand mowing equipment.
• Assist in the cultivation and care of shrubs, trees, and flowers as directed.
• Operate trucks and other transportation equipment as required.
• Respond to emergency service calls, including snow removal, as required.
• Perform landscaping and seasonal grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, planting, leaf removal, and snow clearing.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Retirement benefits, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Vacation time
• Holiday time
• Sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare in Ames, Iowa
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed