Groundskeeper

This position reports to the Grounds Supervisor and is responsible for maintaining, renovating, and improving the campus landscape and surrounding areas. Responsibilities include pruning and fertilizing woody plants and trees on the campus. Mowing turf and miscellaneous green spaces with large, commercial-grade equipment. Assist in asphalt repairs on campus roads, trails, and parking lots. This position must safely operate all grounds related equipment, turf equipment, and snow removal equipment. Must possess skills to perform general maintenance and assist grounds mechanics in repairs of all types of equipment and trucks. Knowledge and safe operating skills of different types and sizes of chainsaws is required. This position requires knowledge of best pest management practices and safe pesticide and herbicide applications. Other responsibilities include maintaining accurate records, assist with training and direction of 8 to 10 part-time employees, including students, volunteers, and temporary employees. Provide technical support to all other staff members on all site work projects and grounds related workloads or tasks.

For more information and full position responsibilities, please see the full position announcement.

To ensure consideration, please apply by Monday, January 1, 2018.