Groundskeeper - Salve Regina University

Location

Newport, RI Category: Education Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Wed Jun 24 2026 Job Description:

BASIC FUNCTION

Work in all areas of the Grounds Department according to capabilities, and needs of the University.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary duties involve performing various skilled and non-skilled tasks in the general, preventive, emergency, and predictive maintenance of grounds and interior planting as well as equipment and machinery associated with these operations. Perform setup and distribution tasks, as required.

Work will include (but is not limited to)

• lawn care (seeding, springing and sodding, mowing, fertilizing, spreading lime, mulching, thatching, weed control, watering, trimming, edging)
• yard waste
• maintenance of trees and shrubs (protection from equipment, people and weather, watering, trimming, fertilizing, cultivation, mulching, pruning, grading, repairs, planting, replacing)
• flowers (planting, removal, water filtration, development of beds, weeding)
• leaf removal, brush removal, walkways and parking areas (repairs, sweeping, weeding, sealing, markers)
• permanent and temporary fences, retaining walls, exterior stairs, curbs, traffic islands, site drainage, playgrounds, site furnishings, bike racks, water control, site irrigation
• snow removal, de-icing, tracks, courts, athletic playing surfaces, such as but not limited to soccer, football and baseball facilities, bleachers site lighting, flagpoles, courtyards, interior plants and planting areas
• soil management in regards to proper fertilization and maintaining appropriate ground cover, trash and litter control, graphics, bird and pest control and other work associated with landscaping and groundskeeping operations.
• Remove trash and recycling across campus.

This position is classified as an "essential position". Employees who occupy an essential position ("essential personnel"), may be required to be on cam...