Grounds Maintenance Worker

Purdue University; West Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University is seeking an outdoor service/maintenance staff member to help upkeep over 70 acres of grass playfields and outdoor facilities. You will perform turf maintenance and general grounds keeping tasks as part of Recreation & Wellness.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, at least 3 years of grounds keeping or maintenance experience, the ability to lift 60 pounds, operate commercial equipment, and use hand and power tools.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3 years of grounds keeping or maintenance experience.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and perform manual work for extended periods.
• Ability to operate commercial grounds/lawn equipment.
• Ability to use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Ability to read and interpret verbal and written instructions, schematics and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Maintain turf and grounds across 70 acres of fields and facilities.
• Perform maintenance on indoor and outdoor equipment and facilities.
• Assist with basic mechanical, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, and fabrication work.

Skills

Physical stamina

Communication

Problem solving

Reading comprehension

Math skills

Education

High school diploma/GED

CORE certification (within first year)

Tools

Hand and power tools

Masonry

Plumbing

Electrical

Carpentry

Painting

Job description

Serve as a member of the outdoor service/maintenance staff for Recreation & Wellness. Assist with the upkeep of over 70 acres of grass playfields and numerous outdoor recreational facilities. Perform turf maintenance and grounds keeping tasks. Additional maintenance tasks are performed on indoor and outdoor equipment and facilities requiring basic mechanical, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, masonry, and fabrication work.

What We’re Looking For:

• High school diploma/GED
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in grounds keeping or general maintenance.
• Must be able to perform manual work for extended periods of time and be able to lift and carry up to 60 pounds.
• Must be able to operate commercial grounds/lawn equipment.
• Must be able to use a variety of hand and power tools.
• Must be able to work independently as part of a team, adaptively and exercise good judgment/problem solving.
• Must be able to communicate with students, co-workers, supervisors, and patrons.
• Must be able to read and comprehend verbal and written instructions, and can interpret technical manuals, schematics and blueprints.
• Must be able to carry and use a two-way radio.
• Must already possess or be able to obtain CORE certification in first year of employment.
• Must have basic masonry, plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and painting skills or the ability to learn.
• Basic math skills
• Must be able to work occasional overtime.

What is helpful:

• Valid Indiana driver’s license or ability to obtain

Additional Information:

• To learn more about Purdue’s benefits summary
• Purdue will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• Retirement Eligibility: Non-exempt Defined Contribution Plan

Who We Are at Purdue University:

When you join Purdue University, you join a community that keeps moving forward. For more than 150 years, we’ve been known for not only our groundbreaking work in STEM research, but also for our collective imagination, ingenuity and innovation.

Job Family

Facilities

Job Sub Family

Grounds

Employee Class

Service

Administrative and Operational Support 2

Benefits Eligibility

YES

Education

Typically requires a high school diploma/GED