Groundskeeper

Job Type: Staff Job Description: The Groundskeeper maintains and cares for University grounds and vehicles by mowing lawns, trimming hedges, planting flowers and shrubs, removing snow, maintaining KCU vehicles, and assisting with special events. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Ensures the campus creates a favorable impressionPrepares grounds for assigned activitiesMakes sure plants are free of disease and insects, applying chemicals as neededKeeps the ground clear of debrisEnsures grounds are clear and safe during inclement weatherMonitors equipment for optimal performance, reporting malfunctions, breakages to the supervisorMaintains KCU vehicles, washing cars, delivering cars for minor preventive maintenance services, taking vehicle in for repairs, performing detail cleaningHelps with office and department movesAssists with special eventsOccasional driver responsibility of university van between campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, local and out of town meetings and eventsContributes to the team effort by performing related duties as needed or assigned Qualifications: Knowledge typically obtained through a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Ability to communicate effectively in English, including reading, writing, speaking, and understanding information necessary to perform the essential functions of the positionOne year of experience in groundskeeping preferredMust have valid driver's licenseMust be capable of operating and maintaining a variety of equipment used on grounds - including snow removal equipmentWilling and available to work alternative hours as needed for season or special eventsRequires the ability to bend, stoop, and lift 120 pounds Equal Opportunity Employer KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law. Annual Security Report KCU is committed to providing a safe campus for students, faculty, and staff. Our annual campus security report lists campus crimes and statistics for the campus and public areas around campus for the last three years, in accordance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act. Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!