Seasonal Grounds Crew Member

Position Title

Seasonal Grounds Crew Member

About the role

Luther Seminary educates leaders for Christian communities called and sent by the Holy Spirit to witness to salvation through Jesus Christ and to serve in God’s world. Our values are Gospel-centered, Student-focused, Innovative, Academically Rigorous, Inclusive, and Community Oriented. Luther is the largest seminary of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America. We also educate students of 41 other denominations and traditions. Luther is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and the Association of Theological Schools.

Essential Functions

• Mow lawns and maintain turf areas across campus grounds.
• Trim and edge around sidewalks, curbs, landscaping beds, trees, and buildings.
• Remove weeds, leaves, branches, and debris from lawns, pathways, and outdoor common areas.
• Auxiliary with planting, mulching, watering, and maintaining flowers, shrubs, and landscaped areas.
• Operate groundskeeping equipment, including mowers, trimmers, blowers, and other basic tools.
• Auxiliary with seasonal grounds tasks, including spring preparation, irrigation checks, and fall cleanup.
• Maintain the cleanliness and safety of sidewalks, outdoor gathering spaces, and campus grounds.
• Report safety concerns, equipment issues, or maintenance needs to the Facilities Manager.
• Follow established safety procedures and properly use equipment and personal protective equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned to support campus grounds operations.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform physical labor outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to operate or learn to operate basic groundskeeping and landscaping equipment.
• Reliable attendance and ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to follow instructions and safety procedures.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining clean and well-kept outdoor spaces.
• Valid driver’s license.

Physical Demands

• The position requires frequent standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and lifting while performing outdoor groundskeeping tasks.
• Employees must be able to lift and carry materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
• The role involves extended periods of outdoor work and the operation of powered groundskeeping equipment.
• Work is performed primarily outdoors across the Luther Seminary campus.
• The position may involve exposure to varying weather conditions, including heat, humidity, rain, and cooler temperatures.
• The employee will regularly operate motorized equipment that produces noise and vibration and may encounter uneven terrain, landscaping materials, and other outdoor environmental conditions.

Pay Range

The Pay Range For This Role Is 18 - 22 USD per hour(Luther Seminary)