Grounds Crew Specialist

South Dakota Board of Regents; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 20,968 - 29,864; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Retirement plans

Paid holidays

Generous vacation and sick leave

Job summary

South Dakota Mines in Rapid City seeks a grounds care specialist to perform landscape maintenance, snow removal, irrigation work, and supervision of student and temporary staff. The role involves outdoor labor and operating various grounds equipment.

The position requires a valid driver’s license, ability to lift heavy items, and willingness to work early mornings, nights, weekends and holidays as needed. Competitive benefits available.

Qualifications

• A valid driver’s license is required.
• Able to work nights, weekends and holidays for snow removal.
• Background investigation is required prior to employment.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform physical outdoor labor.

Responsibilities

• Operate grounds equipment safely and perform landscape maintenance, snow removal, mowing, watering, pruning.
• Maintain athletic facilities and parking lots, move equipment, and manage garbage pickup at events.
• Program, repair irrigation systems and supervise student and temporary staff.
• Identify plant diseases and take corrective actions.

Skills

Grounds equipment operation

Gardens and grounds maintenance

Fertilizers, insecticides & herbicides

Hazardous waste disposal

Irrigation systems knowledge

Trees and plants identification

Job description

LOCATION : Facilities and Risk Management

Starting Hourly Rate: Minimum of $18.45 per hour, depending upon education and experience, GE

POSITION PURPOSE : Will serve as a specialist in grounds care and maintenance. Duties include safely operating various types of grounds equipment; care of landscape and grounds, including snow removal, garbage pick-up, mowing, watering, cultivating, spraying, fertilizing, trimming, planting flowers, trees, shrubs and grass; maintenance of athletic facilities and parking lot, including moving equipment and furniture, maintaining artificial turf, and garbage pickup at events; maintenance, programming, and repair of manual and electronic irrigation systems; supervision of student, regular, and temporary employees; and other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• use of grounds equipment;
• gardening and grounds maintenance practices, including artificial turf and athletic field maintenance (not required but preferred);
• safe use of fertilizers, insecticides and herbicides;
• safe disposal of hazardous wastes;
• sprinkler and irrigation systems;
• types and varieties of trees and plants.

Ability to:

• communicate information clearly and concisely, exercising tact, patience, discretion and professional demeanor;
• establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships, interacting in a supportive manner with students, faculty, staff and visitors;
• operate motorized vehicles, hand and power tools, and related equipment;
• work independently, prioritize assigned work, establish timetables, and meet deadlines;
• read, comprehend, and follow instructions;
• work outdoors, lift and carry heavy items in excess of 50 lbs., perform physical labor, bend, squat, and work in all types of extreme temperatures or weather conditions;
• recognize and diagnose plant diseases, identify insect destruction and perform the necessary corrective action;
• organize and delegate assignments;

COMMENTS : A valid driver’s license is required. Will be required to work nights, weekends and holidays as needed for snow removal. Normal hours are early morning start with an 8-hr shift.

South Dakota Mines is committed to recruiting and retaining a talented workforce and offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package for employees, spouses and dependents; retirement plans; paid holidays; and a generous vacation and sick day allowance.

• excellent comprehensive benefits package for employees, spouses and dependents
• retirement plans
• paid holidays
• a generous vacation and sick day allowance

Employment is contingent upon completion of a satisfactory background investigation.

Advertised Salary: Minimum of $18.45 per hour, depending upon education and experience, GE

Duration of the Term: 12 months

Appointment Percent: 100

Work Hours: Early Morning

Appointment Type: Regular

Scope of Search: External (includes Internal)

Open Until Filled: Yes

Department Description and Cultural Expectations: Founded in 1885, South Dakota Mines is the premier destination for ambitious students seeking bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees in STEM fields. Our vibrant community of supportive faculty, tenacious students, and passionate alumni fosters a culture of ingenuity, collaboration, and lifelong success. South Dakota Mines is recognized frequently for its rigorous curriculum, groundbreaking research, and return on investment.

Rapid City, the home of the Hardrockers, is the state’s second-largest city with an MSA population of nearly 160,000. The city is nestled next to the beautiful Black Hills, a region boasting breathtaking scenery, hundreds of miles of trails for outdoor enthusiasts, and attractions ranging from complex cave systems to historic towns and massive monuments.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: South Dakota Mines is an Equal Opportunity Employer. South Dakota Mines and the Board of Regents ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination.

The South Dakota Board of Regents is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Board of Regents will take affirmative action to ensure that all employment practices are free of discrimination. In addition, the Board of Regents fully supports incorporation of non-discrimination and affirmative action rules and regulations into all of its employment practices. Arrangements for accommodations required by disabilities can be made by contacting the appropriate Human Resources office. Please see the Contact Us section of this webpage for more information.

Notice to all applicants: If you are selected as a finalist, job references and a background check may be conducted.

South Dakota Board of Regents
306 E. Capital Ave, Suite 200
Pierre, SD 57501
605-773-3455