Groundskeeper

Western Iowa Tech Community College; Sioux City (IA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Iowa Tech Community College is seeking a full-time Groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds, assist with landscaping, roads and walkways in Sioux City, IA. The role includes snow removal, lawn care, scheduling reseeding and fertilizer applications, and upkeep of buildings and equipment.

The position offers a 40-hour work week, Grade 3, with a wage of $17.97 per hour and comprehensive benefits including health, dental, disability, life insurance and retirement. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or HSED is required.
• Related work experience is required.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL endorsement optional.
• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.
• Current pesticide applicator license preferred or willing to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Performs snow removal to keep walkways, roads and parking lots clear.
• Maintains campus lawn and landscape, removing debris and trash.
• Schedules reseeding, fertilizing and pesticide application within budget.
• Maintains and schedules repairs for department buildings and equipment.
• Maintains inventory of equipment; notifies director of needs.
• Applies tar to roadways, performs concrete work, and paints lot lines.

Skills

Lifting up to 60 lbs

Driver's license

Pesticide license preferred

Willing to obtain pesticide license

Education

High School Diploma or HSED

Tools

Pesticide applicator equipment

Groundskeeping tools

Job description

WESTERN IOWA TECH COMMUNITY COLLEGE EMPLOYMENT

The purpose of this position is to maintain the grounds of the campus in a clean and safe condition, including care of landscaping, roads, and walkways.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Performs snow removal to maintain clear, safe walkways, roads and parking lots.


• Maintains campus lawn and landscape; keeps grounds clean of old or damaged growth, debris, and trash.


• Schedules activities such as reseeding, fertilizing, and pesticide application to ensure maximum benefit within budget.


• Monitors/performs care and upkeep of departmental buildings and equipment; schedules equipment repairs as needed.


• Maintains inventory on equipment; notifies Physical Plant Director of need for additional or replacement equipment.


• Applies tar to roadways; performs concrete work; schedules and paints parking lot lines as needed.


• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

This is a full-time, grade 3, support position with an hourly wage of $17.97. Benefits include health, dental, long-term disability and group life insurance; retirement, tuition waiver; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or HSED .


• Related work experience.


• Valid driver’s license with optional CDL endorsement.


• Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.


• Current pesticide applicator’s license/certification preferred or willing to obtain

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Moderate physical effort required; may include climbing, balancing, stooping, crawling, and movement of moderately heavy objects and materials.
Some tasks require visual perception and discrimination; ability to operate machinery, equipment, tools, and materials in the performance of duties; ability to discriminate colors or shades of colors; ability to discriminate depth and sound.
Typical operations may involve use of light-duty equipment and hand/power tools.

Salary $17.97/hour

Position Category

Support

Position Type

FT

Hours Per Week

40

Grade/Level

3

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday

Job Open Date 09/16/2026

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Western Iowa Tech Community College
4647 Stone Ave. Sioux City IA 51106

Western Iowa Tech Community College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate based upon race, creed, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, actual or potential parental, family or marital status or other protected basis. Members of minority groups, women and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply and identify their status