Lead Groundskeeper

JOB

The Grounds team at Saint John’s University invites applications for a full-time (1.0 FTE), benefit eligible position of Lead Groundskeeper.

*Why Join Us?*

The College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 18 Paid Holidays Annually
• Generous Vacation and Sick Leave
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Tuition Remission for Eligible Dependents
• Employer Contributions to a Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program with access to free or discounted counseling, legal guidance, financial coaching, and more

Join a committed team dedicated to safety, community, and service in a supportive and values-driven work environment.

To learn more about our benefits, visit csbsju.edu/jobs.

The Lead groundkeeper is responsible for the care and maintenance of all campus and monastic lawns, hedges, and trees, as well as all other duties associated with providing a well-maintained appearance to the campus and monastic grounds. This role performs routine maintenance and repair of all department tools and equipment. In addition, this person will be responsible for the day to day planning and the supervision of student employees, and provisional staff.

As essential staff, the Lead groundskeeper participates in snow and ice removal from roads, sidewalks, paths, and other areas. This position assists in snow removal planning and dispatch and responds to emergency situations outside of normal working hours.

*Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement*

The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint John’s University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end, we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorpo...