Groundskeeper

The University of Evansville (UE) is seeking a diligent and capable Groundskeeper to maintain the beauty and functionality of our campus grounds. This essential position ensures all walkways, roadways, parking lots, and landscapes are neat, clean, and safe year-round, regardless of the season. If you have experience with landscaping equipment, enjoy working outdoors, and possess a valid driver's license, we encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

The Groundskeeper will perform all tasks necessary to maintain the University's exterior spaces. Your main duties will include:

• Seasonal Grounds Care: Perform comprehensive landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks, including mowing lawns, edging, whipping, aerating, thatching, and fertilizing. Maintain planter beds, perform planting, weeding, sweeping, and raking.
• Winter Operations: Execute snow and ice removal as needs arise, including sanding and de-icing campus sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots.
• Equipment Operation: Safely and properly operate a variety of hand and power tools, and light mechanized equipment such as power mowers, tractor mowers, trenching devices, forklifts, and hoists.
• Clean-Up and Maintenance: Keep the campus free of trash, debris, and litter to maintain an attractive environment. Ensure trash containers are properly placed and emptied on a regularly scheduled basis.
• Support Operations: Assist in setting up for special events (Commencement, registration, open houses) and aid maintenance trades with general clean-up of job sites. Assist in the moving of furniture, lab equipment, and athletic equipment for general college operation.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Drive and operate various campus vehicles. Perform periodic maintenance and minor repairs on tools, equipment, and vehicles to maximize efficiency and lifespan.

Required Qualifications

• Education & Experience: High School diploma or equivalent education; OR 12 months of equivalent combination of education and/or experience.
• License: Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Skills: Ability to follow oral and written instructions; ability to read and understand written directions and assembly schematics; effective communication skills.
• Technical Knowledge: General knowledge of gardening and landscape methods, materials, and equipment. Knowledge of health and safety practices applicable to grounds maintenance work.
• Physical Demands: This is a largely physical role requiring moderate physical strength. Frequent lifting, moving, carrying, pushing, and pulling of 50-75 lbs, and occasionally up to 100 lbs. Frequent standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, and crouching. Must be able to work in hot and cold temperatures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience working on the grounds of a large institution, park, or similar environment.
• Knowledge of the identification and eradication of common weeds, pests, and plant diseases.

Why Join the University of Evansville?

You will play a direct role in maintaining the appealing aesthetic and safety of the University campus, which is critical for the entire community. This hands-on position offers variety in seasonal work and the chance to operate specialized equipment in a supportive team environment.

How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit a resume and cover letter via the University of Evansville’s employment portal: http://www.evansville.edu/offices/hr/employmentApp.cfm

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