Grounds & Landscape Technician

University Of Mary; Bismarck (ND); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Mary in Bismarck, ND, seeks a Grounds & Landscape Technician to maintain campus grounds and support events. The role collaborates with the Office of Physical Plant and upholds the university’s Benedictine mission.

Responsibilities include summer mowing and planting, winter plowing and snow removal, basic maintenance, and assisting with mail, deliveries, and custodial tasks as needed.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• General maintenance/grounds experience preferred.
• Supports the University of Mary mission and Benedictine values.
• Familiarity with safety rules and equipment usage is expected.

Responsibilities

• Performs summer grounds tasks: mowing, edging, trash cleanup, pruning, fertilizing, planting.
• Performs winter grounds tasks: plowing, ice control, snow removal with various equipment.
• Performs general maintenance and minor construction with hand/power tools.
• Completes work orders for campus operations.
• Assists with mail/deliveries, events, custodial work, and related duties.

Skills

Equipment operation

Verbal and written communication

Professional image

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Grounds & Landscape Technician

The Grounds and Landscape Technician ensures that day-to-day operations and events are carried out in a timely, efficient, and effective manner. This position works in assigned areas to ensure that they are maintained at the highest possible standards. Candidates will be invited to demonstrate a willingness to support the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary.

Essential Roles and Responsibilities Include:

• Performs summer grounds activities, mowing lawns, edging, cleaning up trash, pruning trees and shrubs, fertilizing, putting in new planting beds, seeding, etc.
• Performs winter grounds activities, including plowing, ice control, snow blowing, shoveling, etc., uses a variety of light and heavy equipment including plow trucks, skid steers, dump trucks etc.
• Performs general maintenance and minor construction project duties, using hand and power tools as needed
• Completes work orders for the campus community
• Assists with mail room, deliveries, events, and custodial activities and operations
• Performs other related duties as requested and assigned

Desired Minimum Qualifications, Education, and Experience include:

• High School diploma or GED
• Previous general maintenance and/or grounds experience
• Upholds and supports the Christian, Catholic, Benedictine mission of the University of Mary
• Supports the ongoing implementation of Ex Corde Ecclesiae, the apostolic constitution on Catholic colleges and universities
• Builds a culture of ready and earnest hospitality inthe Office of Physical Plant and throughout the university, in accord with Saint Benedict’s admonition that all be received as Christ

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license
• CDL license is preferred
• Equipment operation experience is required
• Ability to communicate clear, concise verbal and written messages
• Ability to present a professional image
• Knowledge of safety equipment usage (e.g. AED, fire extinguishers, etc.), proper cleaning methods, and safety measures essential to the work environment
• Knowledge of applicable laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes related to the use of cleaning agents, environmental/hazardous waste, waste management, and recycling policies and regulations

We thank you for your interest in the University of Mary. Founded in 1959 by the Sisters of Annunciation Monastery, the campus overlooks the beautiful Missouri river and is located in Bismarck, North Dakota, a community of approximately 80,000 people, with wonderful family and parish life, friendly neighborhoods, enjoyable recreational and cultural facilities, a low crime rate, clean air, and excellent schools. The University of Mary, with an enrollment of over 3,000 students, is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association.

For more information on the University of Mary, please watch a short video by clicking on this link: https://youtu.be/Go37Hy6QrVs

Review of application materials will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.

To view all of our current openings, please visit our career page at https://universityofmary.applytojob.com/apply/.

Equal Opportunity Employer