Gardener/Groundskeeper

St. Catherine University

Town of St. Paul

On-site

CAD 42,000 - 57,000

Full time

13 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Fourteen paid holidays

Free tuition for employees and reduced

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403b retirement plan

Job summary

St. Catherine University’s Grounds Department invites applications for a full-time Gardener/Groundskeeper. This union-represented role involves gardening, turf management and winter snow removal across campus.

The position supports daily tasks, collaborates with departments and mentors student workers, with emphasis on service and safety. Valid driver’s license required; bachelor or associate-level horticulture training preferred.

Qualifications

Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in horticulture trades.
Associates degree or undergraduate study in horticulture, botany, or natural sciences.

Responsibilities

Provide supervision of student staff, volunteers, and/or volunteer work crews; may supervise special projects.
Maintain tools, equipment, and materials; perform minor maintenance of power equipment and irrigation.
Maintain knowledge of garden plants and turf; understand cultural requirements for growth.
Develop and mentor student workers; foster positive employee relations and performance documentation.
Perform turf and lawn maintenance, tree care, weed control, and watering as needed.
Work in the greenhouse: seedling propagation, watering, spraying.
Perform snow removal duties including plowing, deicing, and power sweeping.

Skills

Horticulture knowledge

Supervisory experience

Customer service

Team leadership

Education

Associates degree or undergraduate study in horticulture, botany, or natural sciences

Tools

Power equipment operation

Irrigation systems

Hand and power tools

Bobcat operation

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

must submit a resume
valid drivers license

Position Information

Position Title

Division

Division Finance & Administration

Department/Office

Department/Office Grounds

Position Summary Information

The Grounds Department at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full-time Gardener/Groundskeeper. This is a union-represented role and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

This position exists to provide gardening, turf management and winter snow removal for St. Catherine University. The expectation for this position: complete daily support tasks in a timely manner, exercise good customer service skills, complete various inter-departmental projects and other tasks as assigned.

Responsibilities Includes:

Provides supervision of student staff, volunteers, and/or volunteer work crews; may supervise special team projects

Responsible for the personal proper use and maintenance of tools, equipment, and materials; performs minor maintenance of power equipment and irrigation;

Responsible for maintaining required knowledge of established garden plants and turf.

Understanding the cultural requirements to maintain their growth and cultivation

Responsible for the continual development of student workers and building positive employee relations by coaching, counseling, mentoring, motivating, resolving conflict, praising, documentation of performance, etc.

Demonstrates a continual positive effort to maintain effective working relationships with staff, volunteers, and management

Turf and lawn maintenance including tree care

Weed and water as needed

Work in the greenhouse; starting seedling, watering, spraying and propagating plant material

Perform snow removal duties, plowing, deicing, snow removal with Bobcat, and power sweeping the sidewalks

Performs regular inspections throughout the gardens; routine inspections may identify insect/disease problems, weed control needs, etc.; reports major problems or concerns to Lead Horticulturist

Minimum Qualifications

Must possess a valid driver’s license

Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in horticulture trades

Associates degree or undergraduate study in horticulture, botany, or natural sciences

Supervisory experience with landscaper or garden staff preferred.

In-depth knowledge of plant culture, Best Management Practices, plant identification and design preferred

Previous experience in garden or grounds maintenance with the ability to operate various types of hand and power operated tools and equipment utilized in all phases of horticulture work (lawnmower, rototillers, front-end loader, tractors, back pack sprayers, weed-eaters, etc.)

Previous experience and knowledge of irrigation systems and maintenance

Applicator’s License with ornamental and turf category or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

Demonstrate accuracy; display commitment to excellence and a keen eye for garden detail

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, fellow supervisors, direct supervisors, volunteers, and co-workers

Ability to work independently as well as part of a team effectively

Strong organizational, analytical, and mathematical skills for recordkeeping, and problem-solving

Preferred Qualifications

Ability to understand and interpret instruction to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision

Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate maintenance and horticultural needs and personnel needs in a courteous and effective manner

Knowledge of garden plants, turf, and the aesthetic ethic of the Gardens

Ability to perform and support horticultural practices that facilitate plant health through understanding soil nutrition, sustainable gardening and Integrated Pest Management

Ability to visualize and conceptualize garden detail and aesthetics applying best garden practices for plant health and display

Ability to perform strenuous physical work outside in the Minnesota weather year round

Must be able to pass a criminal background check

EEO Statement

Hourly wage is $26.02 i in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

This rate reflects good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity considerations, at the time of posting.

Benefits:

Employees at St. Kate’s feel a deep connection to the University’s Mission and Vision, and they live their values at work. Benefits available to full-time employees include:

Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid “gift” days when the University is closed.

Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403b retirement plan access

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full‑time employees can be found HERE .

St. Catherine University is an equal opportunity employer. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to “love of neighbor without distinction” and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of all religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups are encouraged to apply. Should you need an interview accommodation please contact us at hr@stkate.edu or 651-690-6565.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What is your highest level of completed education?
- Some high school
- High school diploma or GED
- Some college
- Associate's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Some graduate school
- Master's degree
- ABD
- Professional degree (e.g., JD, MD)
- Doctoral degree

* Are you presently legally authorized to work in the United States for any U.S. employer? Please be aware that St. Catherine University is only able to consider candidates who are authorized to work in the United States.
- Yes
- No

* St. Catherine University welcomes applications from candidates who are traditionally under-represented. We are happy to consider candidates who are currently in possession of a temporary work visa, however, please be aware that we do not offer employment visa sponsorship. Will you now or in the future require an employer to sponsor you for an employment-based visa/status in the U.S. (e.g. H-1B status)?
- Yes
- No
- Maybe