Groundskeeper

The Facilities Planning and Management department is seeking qualified candidates for the Groundskeeper I position. Under directs supervision, required to landscape, and maintain campus grounds. Operates and maintains power equipment, truck and light machinery and performs other labor.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT: Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) is an organization that is dedicated to the maintenance and enhancement of Iowa State University, one of the nation’s leading educational and agricultural institutes. But more importantly, FP&M is dedicated to their employees and enhancing the lives of each team member through opportunities both professionally and personally. FP&M is one of the largest departments on campus and currently employs over 450 full-time employees and students combined.

To Apply: please visit the ISU job board https://isu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/IowaStateJobs/job/Ames-IA/Groundskeeper-I_R13580

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Operates tractors with attachments such as mowers, tillers, brooms, augers and snow plows to landscape and maintain grounds including lawn areas, sidewalks, parking lots and streets.

• Maintains attachments and makes minor emergency repairs.

• Operates and maintains power and hand mowing equipment.

• Assists in the cultivation and care of shrubs, trees and flowers as directed.

• Operates trucks and other transportation equipment as required.

• Responds to calls for emergency service, including snow removal, as required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and specifications.

• Ability to safely operate and maintain equipment and hand/power tools.

• Ability to apply various groundskeeping techniques to different work situations.

• Ability to lift.

Why Choose ISU?
Iowa State University is committed to fostering a workplace of belonging, where diversity is celebrated and equity is a core value. Our Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:

• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
• Life insurance and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Various voluntary benefits and discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing program

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.25 - $24.28 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person