Groundskeeper

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

Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University.

Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:

• Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s(employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs(employee and spouse only).
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, lifeinsurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day,Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break(Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free mealon Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman DiningHall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy .

JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job Title: Groundskeeper

Division: Fiscal Affairs

Evaluation Group: Staff

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director, Groundskeeping

Positions Supervised: N/A

Job Perks

• Stable year-round employment
• Predictable schedule
• Campus community atmosphere
• Tuition benefits for employees/dependents
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Typical hours are Monday through Friday 7:00 AM–3:30 PM during winter and 6:00 AM–2:30 PM during the summer
• And much more!

Job Summary

The groundskeeper is responsible for managing the landscapingrequirements of assigned areas by keeping the grounds clean oftrash, debris, and anything else that could upset an otherwiseorderly condition.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

The intent of this job description is to provide a representationof the types of duties and level of responsibility that will be required of positions given this title. This job description shallnot be construed as a declaration of the total of the specificduties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employeesmay be directed to perform job-related tasks other than thosespecifically presented in this description.

Job Responsibilities and Execution

• Manages and maintains campus vegetation by mowing; pruning,trimming, and staking trees and shrubs; and detailing flowerbedsand other landscape elements
• Maintains the cleanliness of campus grounds by removing trash,debris, and other refuse
• Prepares grounds for seasonal climate changes by pruningtrees/bushes and distributing fertilizer
• Adheres to strict safety standards and practices
• Treats vegetation for insects and removes weeds usingpesticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals
• Excavates holes and trenches for installation of lights,sprinklers, and other equipment
• Removes debris from mulched areas and flowerbeds
• Plants seeds, bulbs, flowers, shrubs, trees, and othervegetation in designated areas
• Repairs and adjusts tools, machinery, and equipment

Service Excellence

• Supports the mission of the University and serves as an ambassadorof the Q2 culture of service excellence
• Models, supports, and holds others accountable to the University’s values
• Responds to needs of customers in a timely and courteouslymanner
• Anticipates Responds to costomer Establishes and maintainsappropriate and effective relationships with customers

Communication, Teamwork, and Collaboration

• Assists with special events, including setup, event security,and cleanup
• Cooperates with others towards achievement of common goals
• Builds and maintains constructive work relationship withco-workers, supervisors and customers

Job may require other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

– An equivalent combination ofeducation, training, and experience will be considered. Additionalrequirements may be designated by position.

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Demonstrated experience in the grounds industry, includingconsiderable knowledge of common practices and related tools,equipment, and materials

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

– May be representative,but not all inclusive, of the knowledge, skills, and abilitiesnecessary to perform this job competently.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with individuals fromdiverse communities and cultures
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to execute multiple tasks according tospecifications
• Strong professional integrity and ability to maintain strictconfidentiality
• Ability to use good judgment and think critically

Work Environment

– Environmental or atmospheric conditionscommonly associated with the performance of this job’s functions.Please click here to view Lindenwood University’s flexible work designation descriptions.

• Campus grounds
• Exposure to all types of weather and extreme temperatures
• Fully On-Ground

Physical Abilities

– The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform this job’s essential functions. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilitiesto perform essential functions.

• Ability to traverse in all weather conditions
• Ability to squat and reach
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to stand and walk continuously throughout shift
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders
• Regular attendance is a necessary and essential function

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lindenwood University is an Equal Opportunity employer. TheUniversity complies with appropriate federal, state, and local lawsand provides equal employment opportunities and access toeducational programs without regard to race, color, religion,gender, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin,veteran status, disability, or any other protected status to allqualified applicants and employees. Lindenwood University iscommitted to a policy of non-discrimination and dedicated toproviding a positive discrimination-free educational workenvironment.