Groundskeeper- full time

Purpose of Position and Scope of Responsibility

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the appearance, safety, and functionality of all university grounds and outdoor facilities. This position supports the University's mission by providing a clean, attractive, and well-maintained campus environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. The Groundskeeper performs a variety of landscaping, maintenance, and grounds care duties to ensure campus grounds are aesthetically pleasing, safe, and conducive to learning and community engagement.

Under the administrative direction of Director of Grounds

Responsible for 1 shifts, 8 hours/day, 5 days/week. Incumbents are subject to overtime as deemed necessary

Principal Accountabilities/Responsibilities

1. Maintain lawns, landscaped areas, athletic field surroundings, parking lots, sidewalks, roadways, and other outdoor campus areas.

2. Mow, edge, trim, weed, mulch, fertilize, and water lawns, trees, shrubs, flower beds, and other landscaped areas.

3. Plant and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers, and seasonal landscaping materials.

4. Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment, including mowers, trimmers, blowers, chainsaws, tractors, and other landscaping tools.

5. Remove leaves, debris, litter, and other materials from campus grounds to maintain a clean and professional appearance.

6. Assist with snow and ice removal, including salting and clearing walkways, parking lots, and building entrances as needed.

7. Inspect campus grounds regularly and report hazards, maintenance concerns, damaged equipment, or unsafe conditions.

8. Perform minor repairs to outdoor fixtures, fencing, signage, irrigation systems, and landscaping features.

9. Assist with the setup and breakdown of outdoor events, ceremonies, athletic activities, and special campus functions.

10. Follow established safety procedures and properly use personal protective equipment (PPE).

11. Maintain...