Temporary Groundskeeper I

Full consideration date: September 4, 2026.

About the role

Under direct supervision, operates and maintains power equipment, truck and light machinery and performs other labor required to landscape and maintain campus grounds.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Temporary positions are limited to a maximum of 1,040 hours per fiscal year.

Pay

Hourly rate is $19.98.

Requirements

• One year of experience in operating the machinery and tools used in groundskeeping work
• Any combination of related experience and education from which comparable knowledge and ability can be acquired which totals one year

Benefits

Iowa's cost of living is among the lowest in the nation, and UNI enhances this advantage with an excellent benefits package for eligible non-temporary positions. Visit the Compensation Tools page to explore your estimated total compensation, compare Waterloo-Cedar Falls cost of living to other major cities, or review the paycheck stretch ranking details.

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