AddressPurdue Northwest is seeking a Grounds Foreman for our Westville, IN campus. The Grounds Foreman will assist, or in the absence of the Grounds Supervisor, identify issues that need attention by the Grounds Department, responsible for the prioritization of daily work assignments and follows up on the status of service requests and daily work assignments.
- Ensures a well-maintained facility to foster exemplary learning environment
- Communicates information to the supervisors and co-workers in regards to enhancing work standards, task procedures and equipment
- Performs landscape maintenance tasks such as planting, sowing ,watering edging, trimming, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, and applying weed and insect pesticides and mouse bait stations in order to maintain University grounds including trees, shrubs, lawns, flowers, and other plant material, irrigation
- Operates and provides preventive maintenance to Grounds Department equipment
- Has primary responsibility for irrigation systems including repairs, start up and shut down under the direction of supervisor
- Performs asphalt and concrete maintenance as directed by supervisor
- Assists in maintaining entrances, parking lots, sidewalk surfaces, turf areas, beds and appearance of campus grounds by daily picking up of litter and trash and cleaning of areas as prescribed by supervisor
- Empties trash containers and refuse from campus as needed
- Removes ice and snow during winter months
- Provides support services to campus Operations and Maintenance and performs any other services as requested by the supervisor
- Subject to 24-hour callback for emergencies and needed coverage.
- Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
- Ten paid vacation days first year of employment
- Ten paid holidays
- University paid and matching contribution to retirement
- University contribution to Health Savings Account –
- Plus, a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Paid Parental Leave Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus
For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a premier metropolitan university dedicated to empowering transformational change in our students and in our community. We offer two campuses serving approximately 8,800 undergraduate and graduate students. At PNW, we value academic excellence, support growth, and celebrate diversity.
PNW sits between Chicago’s skyscrapers and Lake Michigan’s sandy shores. You can have all the perks of a world-class city just a short drive away or enjoy the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan just 15 miles away.
- High School Diploma/GED
- Three years of demonstrated work experience in the Grounds/Landscape field.
- Supervisory experience, preferred
- This position requires knowledge and understanding of grounds maintenance, irrigation and horticultural practices as related to the Purdue University Northwest Westville Campus.
- Ability to follow verbal and written communication.
- Valid driver’s license and must be an acceptable driver by Purdue Risk Management Standards are required.
- Must be able to lift and carry 50-80 lbs frequently and up to 100 occasionally.
- Position could require climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling or crouching
- Indiana Pesticide Applicators or Technician license preferred.
Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.
Purdue University Northwest is an EOE/AA employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans are encouraged to apply.
