Campus Groundskeeper: Lawn, Trees & Landscape Care

Rice University; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Rice University is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain a 300-acre campus on site in Houston, performing mowing, edging, pruning, planting, irrigation repairs, and trash removal. The role supports campus aesthetics and safety, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and client service.

The ideal candidate will work Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with occasional overtime and flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays. No formal education is required and 0–1 year experience is acceptable.

Qualifications

• No formal education required.
• 0–1 years of experience in landscaping, grounds maintenance, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintains landscape plants and keeps turf, trees, shrubs, and flowers healthy and attractive.
• Mows, edges, trims, prunes, waters, and weeds; keeps campus clean and safe.
• Cleans work areas, removes debris, and returns tools after tasks.

Skills

Follow instructions

Landscaping basics

Hand tools safety

Physical stamina

Dependability

Attention to detail

Team player

Safety awareness

Weather flexibility

Job description

Rice University is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain a 300-acre campus on site in Houston, performing mowing, edging, pruning, planting, irrigation repairs, and trash removal. The role supports campus aesthetics and safety, with a strong emphasis on teamwork and client service.

The ideal candidate will work Monday–Friday, 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m., with occasional overtime and flexibility for evenings, weekends, and holidays. No formal education is required and 0–1 year experience is acceptable.