Groundskeeper & Events Specialist

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Saint Joseph (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Retirement benefits

Insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Missouri Western State University is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds, athletic fields, and parking areas. The role supports university events and campus infrastructure with mowing, landscaping, and routine equipment upkeep.

The position requires experience with turf care, heavy equipment operation, and ability to work outdoors in all weather. On-call nights and weekends may be needed; a valid driver's license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Three years of groundskeeping experience.
• Experience in lawn care, landscaping, and snow removal.
• Experience operating heavy equipment (tractor, trucks, skid loader).
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• On-call nights and weekends for emergencies.
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds.
• Reliable transportation and valid driver's license (Class E preferred).
• Safety-minded and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Maintains university grounds, parking lots, streets, and athletic fields by mowing, landscaping, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, and patching with equipment.
• Performs routine maintenance and repair on ground equipment.
• Picks up trash on campus grounds and streets and empties exterior campus waste receptacles.
• Assists with moving equipment, materials, furnishings, etc. for departments and events.
• Assists in the installation of underground utilities, such as sprinkler systems and lines.
• Measures and paints athletic fields for games and events and maintains sprinkler systems.
• Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.

Skills

Care and turf maintenance

Equipment operation

Heavy equipment operation

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Heavy equipment (tractor, backhoe, skid loader)

Job description

Missouri Western State University is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds, athletic fields, and parking areas. The role supports university events and campus infrastructure with mowing, landscaping, and routine equipment upkeep.

The position requires experience with turf care, heavy equipment operation, and ability to work outdoors in all weather. On-call nights and weekends may be needed; a valid driver's license is required.