Groundskeeper

About the role

This position provides landscape and maintenance services needed in keeping grounds and buildings on campus attractive and well kept.

Responsibilities

• Mow and/or renovate lawns.
• Transport grass clippings and other garden materials to appropriate area.
• Edge sidewalks and driveways.
• Weed-eat where necessary.
• Weed and cultivate flower beds.
• Thin and prune trees, shrubs, vines, flowers, etc.
• Operate time clocks for sprinkler systems.
• Repair or install new sprinkler systems.
• Make periodic rounds to pick up trash and other debris.
• Help with planting, fertilizing, spraying, and maintenance of all lawns and flower beds.
• Water and maintain all lawn areas and flower beds.

Requirements

• High School diploma or the equivalent, required.
• Classes in horticulture including small plant identification, horticulture machinery and landscape design, required.
• Three years gardening related experience, required.
• Valid drivers' license in the State and good driving record.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or the equivalent.
• Classes in horticulture including small plant identification, horticulture machinery and landscape design.
• Three years gardening related experience.
• Valid drivers' license in the State and good driving record.

Skills

• Knowledge of horticulture practices.
• Ability to operate landscaping equipment.
• Attention to detail.
• Physical stamina for outdoor work.

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance.
• Employer paid group term life and disability.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays.
• 403(b) with a 3% employer match.
• Fitness center use at most facilities.
• Voluntary benefits such as life, AD&DTuition assistance and scholarships.
• Employee assistance program.
• Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program.
• Pet Insurance.

Pay

Pay Range $14.44 - $18.80 per hour.

Schedule

Full-time position available.