Temp Groundskeeper

About the role

This is a short term, full-time temporary position involved in performing all aspects of seasonal grounds operations such as trash pickup, mowing, trimming, edging, planting and snow and ice control. The position will work closely with Moving and Events, including but not limited to delivery, set-up, tear-down and storage.

Responsibilities

• Performs all aspects of grounds maintenance including; mowing, trimming, edging, weed control and removal, seeding, fertilizing, grounds clean-up including leaf removal, and snow and ice control operations.
• Maintains trees and other plants in a healthy condition and assists with the oversight of both in-house and contract maintenance of trees and other plants.
• Assists in the delivery, set-up, tear-down and storage of event supplies with Moving and Events

Requirements

Regular and predictable attendance is essential. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education required to ensure success in this position: High School Diploma/GED

Experience Required To Ensure Success In This Position: Entry level - Minimum of 0-2 years’ experience in landscape maintenance/care Previous experience as part of a moving and set-up crew required.

Special Skills, Knowledge And Abilities

• Groundskeeper I Basic knowledge of grounds and landscaping trades and materials
• Ability to follow direction of others in the maintenance of campus landscaping
• Ability to safely operate all types of grounds and landscaping equipment

Physical Requirements

• Physical capability for manual labor
• Ability to lift 50 pounds
• Working outside in weather extremes- sun and heat, rain, snow, cold temperatures
• Working around hazardous equipment- lifts, tractors, front loaders, chain saws, mowers, etc.
• Working in dangerous conditions- storms, trees, etc.
• Working in garage- loud, dusty, greasy conditions

Berea College Information

Founded in 1855, Berea College is nationally recognized as the first coeducational and interracial college in the South. Berea has a longstanding commitment to interracial education and is one of the most racially diverse private liberal arts colleges in the United States. With an emphasis on service to Appalachia and beyond, Berea enrolls more than 1,500 students from 46 states and U.S. territories and more than 70 countries. Berea’s students excel in the College’s supportive yet demanding academic environment, and most are the first in their families to attend college. As one of only ten federally recognized Work Colleges, all Berea students are expected to work 10-12 hours weekly in various positions across campus. Berea College is also the only institution in Kentucky to receive the 5-Star Rating from Money Magazine, 2025. Washington Monthly has named Berea College the #1 Best College in the nation in its 2025 College Guide. Berea College appears in their rankings as #1 College (overall): Best College for your Tuition (and Tax) Dollars, #1 Best-in Class College, #1 Liberal Arts College and #1 Best Bang for the Buck Southern College.

Located where the Bluegrass Region meets the Cumberland Mountains, the town of Berea (pop. 16,000) lies forty miles south of Lexington and is approximately two hours from Cincinnati, Louisville, and Knoxville. More information about Berea College is available at www.berea.edu.

Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all people of the earth to learn and work here. Berea College is always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team. If you think you are ready to be a part of an exciting team, then we encourage you to continue with this applicant friendly, online job application!

Berea College is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.