Campus Grounds Technician - Outdoor Maintenance

South Dakota Board of Regents; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Black Hills State University is seeking a full-time Grounds Keeper to maintain the campus grounds in Rapid City. The role supports a safe, sustainable, and inviting environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities include maintaining lawns and gardens, irrigation, and seasonal snow removal. Occasional travel to Spearfish may be required; background check is required; pesticide license within 12 months is anticipated.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping or groundskeeping.
• Ability to obtain a pesticide applicator license within 12 months.
• Occasional travel to Spearfish campus as needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, nurseries, trees, flowers, shrubs, and irrigation systems.
• Care for streets, sidewalks, and related equipment.
• Load, unload, and move furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Remove snow during winter months.

Skills

Gardening

Grounds maintenance

Snow removal

Heavy lifting

Outdoor work

Equipment operation

Job description

Black Hills State University is seeking a full-time Grounds Keeper to maintain the campus grounds in Rapid City. The role supports a safe, sustainable, and inviting environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors.

Responsibilities include maintaining lawns and gardens, irrigation, and seasonal snow removal. Occasional travel to Spearfish may be required; background check is required; pesticide license within 12 months is anticipated.