Grounds & Support III

Drake; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Tuition exchange programs

Benefits package

Job summary

Drake University in Des Moines, IA, seeks a Grounds and Support III to maintain athletic fields, flower beds, and campus hardscapes. You will operate tractors and mowers, handle snow/ice removal, and assist with campus events.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliable attendance, and the ability to lift heavy loads. A valid driver's license and good driving record are required as part of a diverse facilities team.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to initiate and maintain good customer and coworker relationships in a team environment.
• Ability to navigate and use FPM workorder system.
• Ability to meet the department work schedule as designated.
• Capable of self-initiating required duties.
• Ability to work with limited supervision.
• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Ability to lift 25–50 pounds frequently and/or 51–100 pounds with assistance.
• Valid Driver’s License and insurable by Drake University.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for appearance of designated areas including athletic fields, flower beds, common areas, trees and hardscapes.
• Operate tractors, mowers and related equipment; maintain landscaped areas and turf.
• Operate equipment to remove snow and ice from sidewalks, steps, parking lots or roads.
• Evaluate and perform ice control on campus sidewalks, steps, parking lots and roads; work overtime as needed.
• Assist in hauling and moving furniture, equipment and other campus items.
• Provide support for university events including set-ups and tear-downs.
• Maintain and repair buildings, fences, gates, walkways, parking lots and other areas.
• Assist in the care, repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Driving

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

FPM workorder system

Equipment operation

Job description

## Grounds & Support IIIApply: Facilities Planning and Management: Full time: Posted 2 Days Ago: JR100036Grounds Services and Electrical**Department Summary:**Come join the Drake Facilities team! We are seeking a competent, trustworthy and reliable person to serve as Grounds and Support III. This is an entry level Grounds worker position with continuous on-the-job training and opportunities for growth and development. **Job Summary:**Be responsible for appearance of designated areas, to include but not limited to: Athletic Field, flowerbeds, common areas, trees and hardscapes. Operate tractors, mowers and related equipment associated with grounds maintenance. Operate hand equipment, plant, cultivate, care for and maintain landscaped areas and turf. Assist in the care, repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment. Maintain and make minor repairs to buildings, fences, gates, walkways, parking lots, secondary roads and other areas. Operate powered and unpowered equipment to remove snow and ice from sidewalks, steps, parking lots or roadways. Evaluate and perform ice control on campus sidewalks, steps, parking lots and secondary roads. Must be able to perform overtime when needed. Assist in hauling and moving of furniture, equipment and other campus related items. Provide support in university events including set ups and tear downs. Performs other duties as assigned. Pay rate is $16.77 per hour. **Minimum Qualifications:**- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Must be able to initiate and maintain good customer and co worker relationships in a team environment. - Ability to navigate and use FPM workorder system - Ability to consistently meet the department work schedule as designated. - Capable of self initiation of required duties of general specific nature. - Ability to work with limited supervision. -High School graduate or equivalent. - Ability in lifting 25–50 pounds frequently and/or lifting 51–100pounds with assistance. - Valid Driver’s License, good driving record and insurable by Drake University **Preferred Qualifications:**- Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Equipment Operator – mowers, skid loaders, forklift, boom lift, tractors, carts - Commercial Applicator License - Masonry and Hardscape **Job Duties:*** 20% - Be responsible for appearance of designated areas, to include but not limited to: athletic fields, flower beds, common areas, trees and hardscapes.* 20% - Operate tractors, mowers and related equipment associated with grounds maintenance. Operate hand equipment, plant, cultivate, care for and maintain landscaped areas and turf.* 20% - Operate powered and unpowered equipment to remove snow and ice from sidewalks, steps, parking lots or roadways* 10% - Evaluate and perform ice control on campus sidewalks, steps, parking lots and secondary roads. Must be able to perform overtime when needed.* 10% - Assist in hauling and moving of furniture, equipment and other campus-related items around campus.* 5% - Maintain and make minor repairs to buildings, fences, gates, walkways, parking lots, secondary roads and other areas* 5% - Assist in the care, repair and maintenance of machinery and equipment.* 5% - Provide support in university events including set-ups and tear-downs.* 5% - Perform other duties as assigned.**Special Instructions to Applicants:**For consideration, you must apply online. If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email [e-mail] A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug test.Salary is competitive with peer schools and will be commensurate with qualifications and experience of the selected candidate.At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our digital benefits guide: Benefits Overview | Drake University.One of our very popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. You can learn about both the tuition waiver policy and tuition exchange programs here: Benefits Overview | Drake University. For faculty positions, selection will depend on the receipt of recommendation confirming the candidate's scholarly achievements and teaching abilities and/or on the candidate's satisfactory passing of a teaching demonstration if selected for an on-campus interview. For staff positions, selection will depend upon careful review of each applicant’s references, education, and, if applicable, experience.**About Drake:** **Drake University** is recognized as a top private university in the Midwest. Drake is a midsize university in Des Moines, Iowa, with an increasingly diverse student body. We are deeply committed to equity and inclusion and creating a sense of belonging for all members of the campus community—faculty, staff, and students alike. More than 900 faculty and staff are part of the Bulldog pack, a close-knit group of colleagues enthusiastic about preparing students to be global citizens and leaders, challenging assumptions. Drake University is not only an outstanding institution of higher learning, it is also a wonderful place to work. We are enthusiastically committed to welcoming new ideas and people into the fold, and to retaining and rewarding stellar employees. All positions at Drake provide opportunities to contribute to Drake University’s core mission of creating of creating an exceptional learning environment that prepares students of all backgrounds for meaningful lives and professional accomplishments. **STRONG COMMITMENT TO A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY**At Drake University, we don’t just accept differences—we celebrate them, we support them, and we thrive on them for the benefit of our students, our employees, and our community. Drake University is proud to support an equal opportunity, diverse, inclusive, and welcoming workplace. Learn more about why Drake is an exceptional place to work: An Exceptional Working Environment | Drake University Drake University is committed to providing access and reasonable accommodations in its services, programs, activities, education, and employment for individuals with disabilities. If you would benefit from an accommodation at any point in the recruitment process (including using our online application process), please contact Drake Human Resources (ph: 515.271.3133; email: **[e-mail]**) and let us know how we can assist you. At Drake University, we highly value a diverse, inclusive workforce. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. 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