Campus Grounds Specialist: Maintenance, Snow & Landscaping

Valparaiso University; Valparaiso (IN); Vor Ort; USD 33.000 - 51.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Valparaiso University is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds, perform landscaping tasks, and support event setup. The role covers mowing, edging, pruning, mulching, and snow removal across roads, sidewalks, and grounds.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and a background in grounds management, with a valid driver's license and ability to work independently or as part of a team. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is helpful, as is a turf applicator license.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Degree in ornamental horticulture or related field desirable.
• Three to five years of grounds management experience preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License; pass university driving requirements.

Aufgaben

• Maintain campus grounds including roads, parking lots, walkways, signage, plantings, drainage, and snow removal.
• Mow, trim, edge turf areas; perform chemical treatments as needed.
• Mulch, weed, aerate, and trim around beds and walls; prune trees and shrubs.
• Prepare planting beds, install plantings, mulch, and maintain grounds.
• Complete work orders and communicate status; perform routine preventative maintenance on equipment.

Kenntnisse

Teamwork

Communication skills

Detail-oriented

Ability to work independently

Safety awareness

Ausbildung

High School Diploma or GED

Degree in ornamental horticulture or related field desirable

Tools

Microsoft Office

Turf Applicator license (3A/3B) preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Valparaiso University is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds, perform landscaping tasks, and support event setup. The role covers mowing, edging, pruning, mulching, and snow removal across roads, sidewalks, and grounds.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED and a background in grounds management, with a valid driver's license and ability to work independently or as part of a team. Proficiency with Microsoft Office is helpful, as is a turf applicator license.