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Groundskeeper, Intermediate
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What they do
A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.
$39,433 / year median in Minnesota
+5% projected growth
Job Description
Job Description To maintain campus grounds, parking areas, pedestrian walkways, athletic fields/facilities and other University property for environmental studies. This position is considered essential during natural and man-made disasters, and during inclement weather. Employee will report for duty as directed by their supervisor and is subject to recall during these types of events. Minimum Qualifications Ability to pass a pre-employment physical examination (based on the physical demands for this position) and background check. Minimum class B commercial driver's license or obtained within 6 months of employment. Ability to operate various types and sizes of lawn mowers, lawn sweepers, and string trimmers. Ability and knowledge to operate, repair, and install automated turf irrigation equipment Experience doing snow removal in a commercial setting using various types of equipment  Preferred Qualification Experience maintaining trees, shrubs, and flowerbeds Experience repairing/patching concrete sidewalks and asphalt parking lots Other Requirements Please note that successful applicants must be eligible to work in the United States on or before the effective date of appointment. Eligibility includes being a U.S. citizen or national, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employer sponsorship. Employees must maintain work authorization without sponsorship for the duration of their appointment. Work Shift (Hours / Days of work) 7:30am-4:00pm, Monday-Friday About St. Cloud State University serves close to 10,000 students and is committed to providing accessible, high-quality education that prepares graduates for meaningful careers and lifelong success. Located along the Mississippi River in St. Cloud, Minnesota, SCSU combines personalized support, applied learning, research, and community engagement to create opportunities for students, employees, and the region. With more than 133,000 alumni worldwide, SCSU continues to make a lasting impact through education, innovation, and service. St. Cloud State University is committed to creating an inclusive and welcoming environment that values the unique contributions of all students, faculty, staff, and community members. We recognize that welcoming a variety of perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds strengthens our teaching, learning, research, and service mission. We encourage applications from individuals who share our commitment to student success, belonging, and excellence. Employment for this position is covered by the collective bargaining agreement for AFSCME which can be found at: https://afscme.org/ St. Cloud State University is committed to excellence and actively supports cultural diversity. To promote this endeavor, we invite individuals who contribute to such diversity to apply, including minorities, women, LGBTQIA+, persons with disabilities and veterans. St. Cloud State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, marital status, status with regards to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or status as a U.S. veteran. The Interim Title IX coordinator at St. Cloud State University is Andrea Rooney. For additional information, contact the Office of Institutional Equity & Access, (320) 308-5123, Admin. Services Bldg. Rm 121Â
Benefits
- Dental Insurance