Campus Groundskeeper — Seasonal Lawn & Groundscare

Iowa State University - College of Design; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Iowa State University - College of Design seeks a Groundskeeper I to maintain campus grounds throughout the year. Under supervision, the role operates power equipment, trucks, and light machinery, performing mowing, trimming, planting, and seasonal tasks such as leaf removal and snow clearing.

The position requires at least one year of groundskeeping-related experience and a valid U.S. driver’s license, with the team working Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating machinery and tools used in groundskeeping or equivalent combination of related experience and education.
• Valid U.S. Driver's License.
• Ability to operate and maintain power equipment, trucks, and light machinery.
• Seasonal maintenance such as leaf removal and snow clearing.

Responsibilities

• Operates tractors with attachments (mowers, tillers, post hole diggers, snow plows) to landscape and maintain lawns, sidewalks, parking lots, and streets.
• Maintains attachments and performs minor repairs.
• Operates and maintains mowing equipment and related tools.
• Assists in cultivation and care of shrubs, trees, and flowers as directed.
• Operates trucks and other transportation equipment as required.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Power equipment operation

Tools

CDL Class B with air brakes

Job description

Iowa State University - College of Design seeks a Groundskeeper I to maintain campus grounds throughout the year. Under supervision, the role operates power equipment, trucks, and light machinery, performing mowing, trimming, planting, and seasonal tasks such as leaf removal and snow clearing.

The position requires at least one year of groundskeeping-related experience and a valid U.S. driver’s license, with the team working Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m.