Groundskeeper II

Lindenwood University • St. Charles, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The groundskeeper II maintains campus landscapes to ensure a clean, healthy, and visually appealing environment. Responsibilities include mowing, pruning, planting, and seasonal preparation of vegetation, as well as treating areas for pests and weeds while adhering to safety standards. This role involves operating and maintaining specialized equipment like tractors, loaders, and lift trucks and performing minor repairs as needed. Additionally, the groundskeeper II may instruct other staff on the proper use of pesticides and materials to ensure consistent quality across campus grounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Prior experience operating equipment including, skid steer loaders, tractors, backhoes, front-end loaders, dump trucks, and aerial lift trucks
• Demonstrated experience in the grounds industry, including considerable knowledge of common practices and related tools, equipment, and materials
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to execute multiple tasks according to specifications
• Strong professional integrity and ability to maintain strict confidentiality
• Ability to use good judgment and think critically
• Ability to traverse in all weather conditions
• Ability to squat and reach
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout shift
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Responsibilities

• Manages and maintains campus vegetation by mowing; pruning, trimming, and staking trees and shrubs; and detailing flowerbeds and other landscape elements
• Maintains the cleanliness of campus grounds by removing trash, debris, and other refuse
• Prepares grounds for seasonal climate changes by pruning trees/bushes and distributing fertilizer
• Adheres to strict safety standards and practices
• Treats vegetation for insects and removes weeds using pesticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals
• Excavates holes and trenches for installation of lights, sprinklers, and other equipment
• Removes debris from mulched areas and flowerbeds
• Plants seeds, bulbs, flowers, shrubs, trees, and other vegetation in designated areas
• Repairs and adjusts tools, machinery, and equipment
• Operates various equipment including skid steer loaders, tractors, backhoes, front-end loaders, dump trucks, and aerial lift trucks
• Acquires and stores pesticide solutions; mixes or dilutes specified chemicals or materials according to directions and applies them at the recommended rate
• Instructs groundskeepers, as required, in applying sprays, dusts, and other materials
• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassador of the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values
• Responds to needs of customers in a timely and courteously manner
• Anticipates customer needs and respond accordingly
• Establishes and maintains appropriate and effective relationships with customers
• Assists with special events, including setup, event security, and cleanup
• Builds and maintains constructive work relationship with co-workers, supervisors and customers
• Cooperates with others toward achievement of common goals

Benefits

• Employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only)
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only)
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1)
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy
• Stable year-round employment
• Predictable schedule
• Campus community atmosphere

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED