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Groundskeeper

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Purdue University

West Lafayette, IN (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 4 weeks ago (Updated 2 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 8/3/2026

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Req Id:
42469
Job Title:
Groundskeeper City:
West Lafayette Job Description:
Job Summary Purdue University and its Intercollegiate Athletics Department are looking for an entry-level groundskeeper at the Birck Boilermaker Golf Complex. The candidate must have the ability to build relationships and work among a diverse workforce at all levels. As a golf course groundskeeper, you will perform all general golf turf maintenance operations including mowing, bunker maintenance, hand-trimming, aeration, top-dressing and seeding of new and existing turf. You will become familiar with the operation of all golf turf maintenance equipment and perform general equipment repair.
What We're Looking For:
High school diploma/GED Minimum of 3 years of related work experience or maintenance/ grounds work. The ability to communicate and adhere to University, Big Ten Conference, and NCAA policies, procedures, rules, and regulations is necessary Excellent professionalism in dealing with golf patrons, administrators, coaches and student-athletes Strong organizational and time management skills Motivated individual with the ability to efficiently multi-task, work under pressure, and handle interruptions Competencies in judgment, dependability, accountability, integrity, flexibility, and problem-solving Ability to work independently and in a team environment Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. and occasionally up to 100 lbs Some weekends, evenings, and holidays will be mandatory
Additional Information:
To learn more about Purdue's benefits summary https://www.purdue.edu/hr/Benefits/employeebenefits/benefits_enrollment/pdf/summaries/2023/Benefits-summary-Admin-Op-2023.pdf Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA:
Non-Exempt (Eligible For Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility:
Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan Who We Are at
Purdue University:
When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we've been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation. Education Typically requires a high school diploma/GED Experience Minimum of 3 years of experience FLSA Status Non-Exempt Apply now
Posting Start Date:
6/4/26