Campus Groundskeeper - Day Shift (Hospital Campus)

MU Health Care; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement options

Tuition assistance

Job summary

MU Health Care is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain and beautify university grounds at University Hospital, Columbia, MO. The role supports outdoor landscape aesthetics and requires physical endurance and teamwork in an outdoor setting.

The position is on-site, with a Monday–Friday shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Base pay ranges from $17.37 to $24.81 per hour, and benefits include health coverage and paid time off. Training and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in grounds maintenance or related area.
• Knowledge of tools and materials used in grounds maintenance.
• Ability to lift 50–75 lbs daily and operate heavy equipment.
• Valid Missouri driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Plant, transplant and cultivate trees, shrubs and flowers; manage water requirements.
• Prune trees and shrubs to maintain plant health.
• Identify pests and diseases; apply pesticides per label directions.
• Apply fertilizers and calibrate equipment; maintain irrigation systems.
• Perform general groundskeeping duties and snow removal when needed.
• Operate equipment and perform routine maintenance on groundskeeping tools.

Skills

Heavy lifting

Experience in grounds maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two years grounds maintenance experience

Tools

Missouri driver’s license

Job description

MU Health Care is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain and beautify university grounds at University Hospital, Columbia, MO. The role supports outdoor landscape aesthetics and requires physical endurance and teamwork in an outdoor setting.

The position is on-site, with a Monday–Friday shift from 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Base pay ranges from $17.37 to $24.81 per hour, and benefits include health coverage and paid time off. Training and growth opportunities are available.