Groundskeeper

Position Introduction

The Groundskeeper maintains and repairs campus grounds and facilities such as lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, roads, sidewalks and parking lots.

Job Description

The Groundskeeper will operate and adjusts hand and motorized equipment and vehicles such as mowers, tractors, trucks and other related vehicles and equipment, and remove snow and ice as assigned by sanding, salting, sweeping, chopping, and shoveling and/or operating snow removal vehicles and equipment. This position will plant, prune, weed, seed, rake, spray, sod, mow, trim, water, remove, transplant, fertilize and cultivate various trees, plants, grass, shrubs and flowers.

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities and requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or equivalent combination of education and directly related

experience is necessary.

• Have a valid driver’s license.
• Working knowledge of tools, equipment, and methods used in grounds maintenance is necessary.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to satisfy health, personal hygiene or other requirements as established or as may be required by College policy rule or regulation is necessary.

Schedule

40 Hours/ 12 Months/ Monday – Friday

EEO Statement

Saint Mary’s College is an Equal Opportunity Employer, in keeping with the College’s mission, Saint Mary’s is committed to increasing racial and ethnic diversity at all levels – students, faculty, and staff – and seeks applications from candidates who share this commitment.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person