Campus Groundskeeper - Tuition Benefits Included

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Saint Charles (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition benefits for employees/depend­

Comprehensive benefits package

Stable year‑round employment

Predictable schedule

Campus community atmosphere

Job summary

Lindenwood University is seeking a Groundskeeper to manage landscaping across assigned areas, keeping the grounds clean and orderly. The role supports campus facilities and reports to the Director of Groundskeeping.

Responsibilities include mowing, pruning, planting, debris removal, and ensuring safety standards. The position involves outdoor work in varying weather with regular daytime hours.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Valid driver’s license must be maintained.
• Experience in the grounds industry and knowledge of common practices, tools, equipment, and materials.

Responsibilities

• Mow, prune, trim, stake trees and shrubs; maintain flowerbeds and landscape elements.
• Clean grounds by removing trash, debris and refuse.
• Prepare grounds for seasonal changes by pruning and fertilizing.
• Follow safety standards and practices.
• Use pesticides and fertilizers as needed to manage vegetation.
• Excavate holes and trenches for lights, sprinklers, and equipment.
• Plant seeds, bulbs, flowers, shrubs, and trees as designated.
• Repair and adjust tools, machinery, and equipment.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication

Task execution

Integrity

Judgment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Lindenwood University is seeking a Groundskeeper to manage landscaping across assigned areas, keeping the grounds clean and orderly. The role supports campus facilities and reports to the Director of Groundskeeping.

Responsibilities include mowing, pruning, planting, debris removal, and ensuring safety standards. The position involves outdoor work in varying weather with regular daytime hours.