Campus Grounds & Landscape Technician

University of Findlay; Findlay (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Findlay is hiring a full-time Groundskeeper for the Main Campus. This 12-month, 40-hour-per-week role oversees grounds maintenance, mowing, fertilization, irrigation, and the upkeep of equipment and vehicles. The position may involve supervising student workers and coordinating with subcontractors.

Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with potential evenings and weekends and travel to UF properties as needed.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Planning and execution of daily activities.
• Mowing and trimming of grounds.
• Regular communication with applicable subcontractors.
• Maintaining a professional and organized shop/maintenance area.

Responsibilities

• Mowing and trimming of grounds and landscape maintenance including fertilizer application.
• Irrigation system management and flower maintenance.
• Snow removal and general upkeep of UF Main Campus property.
• Equipment/vehicle maintenance and repair as needed.
• Supervising and planning work for student workers and summer staff.
• Assist with athletic field maintenance and planning.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Planning

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Job description

The University of Findlay is hiring a full-time Groundskeeper for the Main Campus. This 12-month, 40-hour-per-week role oversees grounds maintenance, mowing, fertilization, irrigation, and the upkeep of equipment and vehicles. The position may involve supervising student workers and coordinating with subcontractors.

Typical hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with potential evenings and weekends and travel to UF properties as needed.