Campus Grounds & Turf Technician

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation benefits

Sick leave

Paid holidays

Retirement program

Medical & dental insurance

Life and disability insurance

Educational opportunities

Professional development

Job summary

The University of Kansas in Lawrence seeks a Landscape Worker to perform manual grounds maintenance, including turf mowing, flower-bed care, irrigation support, and minor equipment maintenance. The role supports Facilities Services in keeping an inviting campus and requires working outdoors in varied weather. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Starting salary is $37,440 with strong benefits. A valid driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license at time of hire and throughout employment.

Responsibilities

• Mows turf areas with string trimmers, hand push, and riding mowers.
• Prepares areas by removing trash and weeds, arranging flower-bed edges, sidewalks, etc.
• Assists in irrigation of turf.
• Assists in the application of chemical fertilizers, and pest control agents.
• Prepares mowers in-field, and in-shop by performing minor maintenance such as changing oil, sparkplugs, replacing belts, sharpening blades, etc.
• Operates weed-eaters and edgers in finish work on turf.
• Assists in laying of sod.
• Operates tractors and other machinery and prepares seed beds for seeding.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Team-based work

Job description

The University of Kansas in Lawrence seeks a Landscape Worker to perform manual grounds maintenance, including turf mowing, flower-bed care, irrigation support, and minor equipment maintenance. The role supports Facilities Services in keeping an inviting campus and requires working outdoors in varied weather. Typical schedule is Monday–Friday 6:30 AM to 3:00 PM.

Starting salary is $37,440 with strong benefits. A valid driver’s license is required.