Groundskeeper Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Must be at least eighteen [18] years of age
• Valid KS driver’s license and meet Bluestem driving requirements

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience in groundskeeping including knowledge of methods and materials used in planting, cultivating and trimming a variety of types of trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers and grasses
• Prior experience in the operation and maintenance of electrical or gasoline powered lawn and turf equipment
• Prior experience in the use and proper disposal of chemicals used in groundskeeping, horticulture and turf management

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain on all types of mowing and edging equipment including gas powered walk behind and ride-on mowers, perform maintenance on equipment as scheduled or required
• Mow, trim and edge around trees, plant beds, sidewalks, parking lots
• Plant, trim mow, edge, irrigation, fertilization, pest control and detail work associated with all landscape elements; grass, trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials, etc.
• Mix and apply chemicals used in groundskeeping utilizing proper mixing and application methods as well as wearing appropriate personal protective equipment for safety
• Provide campus wide general maintenance and repairs by installing and removing landscape lighting, signs, gates, fences, and other landscape materials
• Perform irrigation installation and maintenance and scheduling drip irrigation installation
• Remove unsightly trash and debris from public areas by regularly inspecting grounds. Uses rakes, brooms and other methods to sweep and collect trash and debris from streets, sidewalks and parking lots
• Assist with the removal of snow and ice from walk ways and drive ways using snow shovels, snow blowers and tractors equipped with a blade. Apply sand, chat or salt on snow or ice-covered surfaces
• Maintain maintenance logs recording watering and chemical applications including the date, time, area, duration and type of chemical applied. Include wind speed and direction.
• Perform hour tracking and inventory management with designated system assigned by supervisor

Benefits

• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts (medical & childcare available)
• AFLAC products
• Voluntary life insurance
• 401(k) plan with company match
• Gradifi student loan payment program
• Payactiv : Early access to earned wages
• Group term life and AD&D insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and six (6) paid holidays
• Bluestem Wellness Center membership
• Meal discounts at our dining locations