Grounds Maintenance Worker 2

Job Listing ID:

4486652

Job Title:

Grounds Maintenance Worker 2

Application Deadline:

06/04/2026

Job Location:

Ashland

Date Posted:

05/05/2026

Hours Worked Per Week:

40

Shift:

Day Shift Duration of Job:

Full Time, more than 6 months You may contact this employer directly. (Obtain the contact information to print or add to your jobs.)

Job Summary:

Grounds Maintenance Worker 2 Southern Oregon University

POSITION SUMMARY

Date application must be received for priority consideration by: May 14, 2026

Anticipated Appointment Begin Date:

June 1, 2026 Closing Date or if blank,

Open Until Filled:

Job Family Group:

Support Staff

Support Staff Classification Title:

Grounds Maintenance Worker 2

Division/Department:

Finance and Administration/Facilities, Management and Planning Compensation Range (commensurate with experience): Salary Range 18, Steps 1-2, $20.19-$20.98/hourly or $3,499-$3,636 monthly mailto:@ 1.0 FTE

FLSA Status:

Non-Exempt

Appointment Basis:

12-month

Time Type:

Full-time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Renewable/Non-renewable/Grants/Limited Duration/Temporary:

Renewable This position must possess and maintain a current, valid

Driver License:

Yes This position is designated as a critical, security-sensitive or safety-sensitive position; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a

Criminal Background Check:

Yes

Lead Work/Supervisory Responsibilities:

Yes

Work Location Type:

On-campus

Work Hours:

Generally 7AM to 4Pm. During inclement weather, the Landscape Department is required to perform snow/Ice removal tasks. Must be available for weather-related call-ins during these conditions. Hours are subject to change with notice.

Worker Status:

Must be able to legally work in the United States without visa sponsorship

POSITION DESCRIPTION

This position reports to the Landscape Department Coordinator and supports the Landscape Maintenance team through daily and seasonal grounds care across the SOU campus and Student Apartments and Family Housing (SAFH) properties. The primary focus of this role is the routine maintenance, appearance, and functional quality of campus landscape areas, including lawns, planting beds, trees and shrubs, hardscapes, and associated landscape systems. This position performs a broad range of landscape maintenance tasks including mowing, edging, pruning, planting, mulching, aeration, fertilization, and chemical applications, while also participating in equipment operation, irrigation support, debris management, and seasonal snow and ice response. The role works closely with other Landscape staff to maintain safe, functional, and visually appealing campus grounds while supporting the long-term health, appearance, and usability of university landscape areas. Facilities Management and Planning administers custodial services; building maintenance and alterations; utilities operations (heating and cooling); landscape services; capital construction review as it pertains to future maintenance; motor pool operations; property control and inventory; delivery services; stores operations and other support activities necessary for the benefit of administration and academic areas of the campus community. The SOU campus includes 175 acres of grounds, 140 of which are under active use and maintenance. To view the full job posting & to apply, please visit: https://apptrkr.com/7106727 Copyright ©2025 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved.

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Job Classification:

Landscaping and Groundskeeping Workers Access our statewide or regional occupation report for more information about wages, employment outlooks, skills, training programs, related occupations, and more. Compensation

Salary:

$20.19 to $20.98 per Hour Job Requirements

Experience Required:

 At least 2 years

Education Required:

None

Minimum Age:

N/A Gender:

N/A