Senior Grounds Keeper

St. Catherine University•Saint Paul, MN

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Grounds Keeper is responsible for overseeing and performing a wide range of horticultural tasks, ensuring the health and aesthetic appeal of the grounds. This role involves direct supervision of landscaping and garden staff, as well as hands-on maintenance and operation of various groundskeeping equipment. The position requires a strong understanding of plant culture, best management practices, and the ability to work effectively in diverse weather conditions.

Requirements

Valid driver's license.
Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in horticulture trades.
Associates degree or undergraduate study in horticulture, botany, or natural sciences.
Ability to operate various types of hand and power operated tools and equipment utilized in all phases of horticulture work (lawnmower, rototillers, front-end loader, tractors, back pack sprayers, weed-eaters, etc.).
Previous experience and knowledge of irrigation systems and maintenance.
Demonstrate accuracy; display commitment to excellence and a keen eye for garden detail.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, fellow supervisors, direct supervisors, volunteers, and co-workers.
Ability to work independently as well as part of a team effectively.
Strong organizational, analytical, and mathematical skills for recordkeeping, and problem-solving.
Ability to perform strenuous physical work outside in the Minnesota weather year round.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check.

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience with landscaper or garden staff.
In-depth knowledge of plant culture, Best Management Practices, plant identification and design.
Previous experience in garden or grounds maintenance.
Applicator’s License with ornamental and turf category or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire.
Ability to understand and interpret instruction to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision.
Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate maintenance and horticultural needs and personnel needs in a courteous and effective manner.
Knowledge of garden plants, turf, and the aesthetic ethic of the Gardens.
Ability to perform and support horticultural practices that facilitate plant health through understanding soil nutrition, sustainable gardening and Integrated Pest Management.
Ability to visualize and conceptualize garden detail and aesthetics applying best garden practices for plant health and display.