Groundskeeper

Lynn University; United States; On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Lynn University in Boca Raton, FL, is seeking a Grounds Maintenance worker responsible for inspecting and maintaining turf, trees, grass and shrubs, performing sod removal and installation, seeding and plant replacement to keep campus manicured.

Essential duties include trash removal, campus grounds inspection for litter, following supervisor directions, and maintaining Lynn standards while using safety gear and equipment.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 1 year of experience in the landscape industry.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with handling equipment and tools.
• Maintain safety by using provided protective gear.
• Good communication with supervisors and teammates.

Responsibilities

• Remove trash from campus common areas.
• Inspect university grounds for litter and maintenance needs.
• Assist in keeping grounds in Lynn University standards.
• Follow directions from management.
• Keep campus clean, neat, and manicured.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Equipment handling

Safety awareness

Lift up to 50 pounds

Education

1 year landscape industry experience

Job description

Summary: This position will be responsible for the inspection and maintenance of turf, trees, grass and shrubs. Performs grounds maintenance activities including but not limited to the sod removal and installation, seeding, and plant removal and installation.

Job Description

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Removal of trash from common areas on campus.
• Inspection of university grounds for trash pick-up.
• Provide help in maintaining of grounds to Lynn standard.
• Follow directions as given by management.
• Keep campus clean, neat, and manicured.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Ability to comprehend simple instructions and effectively communicate with supervisors and other employees.
• Take pride in appearance and duties.
• Experience with handing equipment.
• Work safely and wear protective gear provided at all times.
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Minimum qualifications

Minimum of 1 year experience in landscape industry.

Accreditation and equal opportunity

Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs.

In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex.

Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, [e-mail], or [phone]; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees.

Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call [phone] for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University.

2020 Lynn University Americans with Disabilities Act Please notify us at least five days in advance if a reasonable accommodation for a disability is needed by calling [phone].

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report In compliance with the Clery Act, the University annually provides a report to each student and current employee, as well as to prospective employees and students, that provides a detailed disclosure of information regarding campus security practices (including Emergency Response Plan, Timely Warnings, Emergency Warnings, Missing Persons, fire safety policies, fire prevention data, and Crime Log policies), as well as crime and fire-related incident statistics for the preceding year.

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is available online at lynn.edu/securityreport

• For your health, Lynn University is smoke- and tobacco-free.
• We are an Honor Roll institution with accolades in compensation and benefits, job satisfaction, and more.

Lynn University is an innovative, global and personalized college based in Boca Raton, Florida. Our 3,000 students are from approximately 100 countries. Our NCAA Division II Fighting Knights athletics program has won 25 national championships (and counting!) Lynn is one of the top colleges to work for in the nation, according to a survey by the Great Colleges to Work For program.