Campus Grounds Tech: Build & Maintain Beautiful Spaces

SilkRoad; Valparaiso (IN); On-site; USD 49,594,000 - 57,859,000; Full time

Job summary

Valparaiso University is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds, roads, walkways, and signage. Responsibilities include mowing, edging, planting, pruning, mulching, snow removal, and event setup. Must have a High School Diploma and a valid driver’s license.

The role requires strong teamwork, communication, and safety awareness to work with a diverse academic community. Workdays are Monday through Friday with a 7:00–3:30 schedule; pay is $17.75 per hour.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Valid Driver's License; pass university driving requirements.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus grounds, roads, walkways, and signage.
• Mow, trim, edge turf areas with riding and push mowers, weed whip, and edger.
• Perform chemical treatments of lawns, trees, and shrubs.
• Mulch, weed, aerate, trim, and edge beds and paths.
• Prune trees and shrubs; propagation and transplantation.
• Prepare planting beds and plant bulbs, flowers, trees, and shrubs; apply mulch.
• Install hardscape and landscape furniture; rake leaves.
• Perform snow and ice removal and apply salt/ice-melt agents.
• Haul snow, spoils, dirt, sand, gravel; remove trash daily and as needed.
• Move furniture for events and university surplus; set up and tear down for events.

Skills

Independent worker

Team player

Detail-oriented

Following instructions

Creativity under obstacles

Communication skills

Diversity awareness

Safety awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Power tools

Lawn equipment operation

Job description

Valparaiso University is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds, roads, walkways, and signage. Responsibilities include mowing, edging, planting, pruning, mulching, snow removal, and event setup. Must have a High School Diploma and a valid driver’s license.

The role requires strong teamwork, communication, and safety awareness to work with a diverse academic community. Workdays are Monday through Friday with a 7:00–3:30 schedule; pay is $17.75 per hour.