Campus Groundskeeper II: Shape Dynamic Landscapes

University of Missouri-Columbia; Columbia Township (MO); On-site; USD 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Missouri-Columbia, through Landscape Services, is seeking a Groundskeeper II to maintain MU’s campus grounds and support the MU Botanic Garden initiative. This role emphasizes plant care, turf management and landscape construction across a dynamic campus environment.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of grounds maintenance methods, and the ability to lift heavy objects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in grounds maintenance and landscape construction.
• Ability to lift 50-75 lbs daily.
• A valid Missouri driver’s license is required.
• Missouri Certified Public Operators Pesticide License or ability to obtain within six months after employment.

Responsibilities

• Plant, transplant and cultivate trees, shrubs and flowers; determine water requirements of plants and turf, irrigate as necessary.
• Prune trees, shrubs and flowers according to standard horticultural practices as necessary to maintain good plant health.
• Identify weeds, insects and diseases; mix and apply pesticides safely, according to label instructions and as directed.
• Apply fertilizers and calibrate application equipment.
• Build stone or tie walls and plant beds; repair landscape irrigation systems.
• Perform general grounds maintenance duties: remove leaves, mow grass, aerate turf, weed beds, sow grass seed and lay sod.
• Perform hand grading, excavating and shovel work. Remove snow from streets and sidewalks.
• Will be on call for snow removal.
• May operate tractors, trucks, lawn mowers, chain saws and miscellaneous equipment.
• Perform maintenance on grounds keeping equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Heavy lifting (50-75 lbs)

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Shovel snow

Operate landscaping equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grounds equipment operation

Job description

The University of Missouri-Columbia, through Landscape Services, is seeking a Groundskeeper II to maintain MU’s campus grounds and support the MU Botanic Garden initiative. This role emphasizes plant care, turf management and landscape construction across a dynamic campus environment.

Qualified candidates will have a high school diploma or equivalent, knowledge of grounds maintenance methods, and the ability to lift heavy objects.