Groundskeeper

Oklahoma-State-University; Stillwater (OK); On-site; USD 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University Stillwater campus seeks a Grounds Maintenance Assistant to support Lake Carl Blackwell operations. You will safely operate power equipment (mower, weed eater, small tractor, chainsaw), assist with carpentry, painting, plumbing, and keep facilities clean.

This outdoor, physically demanding role requires lifting up to 50 pounds, weekend/evening hours, valid driver's license, and ability to work in extreme weather.

Qualifications

• High School/GED completed by start date.
• One year of grounds/maintenance or related field.
• Valid Driver's License required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate power equipment (mower, weed eater, chainsaw) daily.
• Assist carpentry, painting, plumbing and general grounds maintenance tasks.
• Clean public restrooms and facilities; dispose of trash daily.
• Work outdoors in extreme temperatures; lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Skills

Operate power equipment

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Physical endurance

Education

High School/GED

Grounds/maintenance experience (1 year)

Job description

Campus

OSU-Stillwater

Contact Name & Email

Justin Nicholas, [e-mail]

Work Schedule

To be agreed upon with Assistant Park Manager. May require weekend hours.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

$14.00 - $17.00

Hourly

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by 2026-10-30 to ensure full consideration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.

About this Position

This position will assist with all Lake Carl Blackwell grounds maintenance phases and operations. Responsible for safely operating power equipment, including lawn mower, weed eater, small tractor, chainsaw, or hand equipment. Required to assist with carpentry, minor construction, painting, plumbing tasks, and any task necessary to maintain the safety and appearance of the grounds at Lake Carl Blackwell. It also includes daily cleaning of public restrooms, shower houses, and disposing of trash from around the lake area. The position will work with removing of human waste from portable toilets via pumping units. The position requires working in the outdoors, tolerating extreme temperatures and weather. Position operates machinery with potentially hazardous noise levels and moving parts. The position also requires frequent, strenuous physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, carrying, and lifting. The position is heavy in manual labor and requires the physical ability to lift to 50 pounds frequently and occasionally lift more than 50 pounds. The position will require weekend and evening hours at various times of the year.

Required Qualifications

• High School/GED (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• One year of grounds/maintenance or related field.

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

A valid Driver's License must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle, which is required in the performance of the job duties as assigned.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

Ability to operate small engine equipment.

Ability to follow directions, use appropriate safety measures for tools and equipment used to perform tasks.

Ability to effectively use grounds maintenance tools, and the ability to work efficiently independently and as part of a team.

This position requires frequent strenuous physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, carrying and lifting (up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally).

This position requires working outdoors, tolerating extreme temperatures and weather.

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of grounds/maintenance experience preferred.

Working Conditions

This position requires working in the outdoors, tolerating extreme temperatures and weather.

This position works with and around power equipment. This position will work with the removal of human wastes from portable toilets and vault toilets, and cleaning of the public restrooms and shower facilities daily. This incumbent will need to have proof of current immunizations for Hepatitis A, B, and Tetanus or receive immunizations or boosters as a safety requirement of the position, with the cost to be covered by the department.

This position requires frequent and strenuous physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, stooping, carrying and lifting (up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally).