Groundskeeper
About The Position
Under the direction of the Grounds Manager, the Groundskeeper helps maintain the University's grounds, landscapes, athletic fields, and outdoor spaces. The position supports a safe, attractive, and well-maintained campus environment through grounds equipment operation, landscape maintenance practices, and general site upkeep. Duties include maintaining natural and synthetic turf, landscaping, irrigation and drainage systems, fences and gates, and grounds equipment. The Groundskeeper works outdoors in varying weather conditions, may assist with emergency response and special events outside regular business hours, and performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
- At least two years of experience operating and maintaining landscape and grounds maintenance equipment safely and effectively.
- Ability to understand, follow, and communicate basic work instructions in English.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record, maintained throughout employment.
- Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 60 pounds and safely operate backpack equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and on uneven terrain.
- Willingness to consent to a background check.
Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain hand tools, power equipment, and grounds maintenance vehicles for landscape and groundskeeping activities.
- Prune trees and shrubs; mow, plant, weed, and perform general landscape maintenance.
- Maintain natural turf through fertilization, aeration, verticutting, seeding, sodding, top-dressing, and related practices.
- Maintain synthetic turf fields through grooming, debris removal, and minor repairs.
- Inspect, maintain, and repair campus stormwater drainage systems.
- Install, operate, maintain, and repair irrigation systems and components.
- Maintain and repair fences, gates, and related site infrastructure.
- Work safely from ladders and elevated positions up to 30 feet.
- Assist with Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs, including the safe and appropriate use of pesticides and related equipment as directed.
- Keep grounds maintenance tools, irrigation equipment, and pesticide application equipment clean, safe, and organized.
- Inspect, clean, fuel, and perform basic preventive maintenance on grounds vehicles and equipment.
- Apply working knowledge of landscape materials and vegetation, including identification of common plants, turf species, and weeds.
- Perform assigned duties safely in varying weather conditions and outdoor environments.
- Participate in emergency response activities and support special events, which may require occasional work outside regular business hours.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
