Campus Groundskeeper: Lawn Care, Event Prep & Maintenance

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Local University in Texas is seeking Groundskeeper(s) to care for exterior spaces across campuses and athletic fields. You will plant, weed, mow, water, and fertilize, keeping lawns and flowerbeds healthy and attractive.

You will safely operate mowers, trimmers, edgers, and blowers, and assist with event setups as needed. The role includes seasonal tasks like snow and ice removal, basic site preparation, and minor repairs to grounds facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience with lawn and garden care recommended.
• Ability to operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment.
• Willingness to perform seasonal duties and site prep.

Responsibilities

• Lawn and plant care: water, fertilize, maintain lawns, plants, shrubs, and flowers.
• Grounds maintenance: rake leaves, trim trees and shrubs, weed flowerbeds, mulch beds.
• Equipment operation: safely operate mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers.
• Seasonal tasks: clear snow and ice from walkways and parking lots.
• Site preparation: assist with preparing athletic fields, parks, and event spaces.
• Pest and disease control: inspect plant materials and apply pesticides as needed.
• Cleaning and repairs: keep grounds clean and perform minor repairs.

Skills

Lawn care

Plant care

Equipment operation

Seasonal tasks

Site preparation

Tools

Lawn mowers

Trimmers

Edgers

Blowers

Job description

Local University in Texas is seeking Groundskeeper(s) to care for exterior spaces across campuses and athletic fields. You will plant, weed, mow, water, and fertilize, keeping lawns and flowerbeds healthy and attractive.

You will safely operate mowers, trimmers, edgers, and blowers, and assist with event setups as needed. The role includes seasonal tasks like snow and ice removal, basic site preparation, and minor repairs to grounds facilities.