Groundskeeper

Essential Duties Cuts lawns. Trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls. Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs. Rakes and bags leaves. Cleans grounds and removes litter. Shovels snow from walks and driveways. Spreads salt on public passage ways to prevent ice buildup Plants grass , flowers, trees, and shrubs. Waters lawn and shrubs and trees. Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts Operates walking and riding type self -propelled mowers. Performs daily maintenance on machinery used. Pierces soil to make holes for fertilizer and water. Aerates soil with slicer. Distributes seed , fertilizer, pesticides and fungicides on lawn. Transports thatcher, aerator, tools, and materials to and from job site. Operates tractors, front end loaders, and other equipment. Cleans University vehicles. Sets up tents for events. Support Resources Management department during off season and as needed Performs other reasonable duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications Experience & Other Abilities:

Entry level knowledge; basic employment skills; equivalent of a high school education; certification preferred. High school diploma or GED required Requires less than or equal to one year experience. Valid driver's license Perform work efficiently with minimal supervision Knowledge of materials, tools and techniques of the trade Must have ability to respond to emergencies after hours when on call as required

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands or arms, lift up to 10 pounds; occasionally required to sit, climb or balance, stoop kneel, crouch, or crawl, taste or smell, lift up to 25 pounds; frequently required to talk or hear. The employee may have exposure to conditions with risk of injury; frequently required to work in outdoor weather conditions; regularly required to work near moving mechanical parts; occasionally required to work in/exposed to the following: wet or humid conditions (non-weather), work in high, precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, vibration, and loud noise. Job Description Summary Maintains grounds of University property and cultivates lawns according to specifications. Hours of Availability Background Check Statement Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation

DOES NOT

automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. However, failure to disclose may disqualify a candidate. Requisition Detail Information Requisition Number

FY20751NF

Open Date 05/12/2026 Will this job have a specific close date? No Close Date Special Instructions to Applicants