Groundskeeper - Facilities Services Allendale (second shift)

Grand Valley State University; Allendale Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper for its Allendale campus. In this full-time role, you will be responsible for maintaining the beauty and functionality of the grounds, ensuring a welcoming environment for students and faculty. Your tasks will include mowing, fertilizing, and performing minor maintenance on equipment. The position offers a robust benefits package, including medical, dental, and retirement plans, along with a competitive hourly wage. If you have a passion for outdoor work and a commitment to quality service, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Holidays

Vacation Time

Retirement Plans

Tuition Coverage

Qualifications

• Prior experience in groundskeeping or landscaping is essential.
• Ability to operate standard grounds and snow removal equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain grounds including mowing, fertilizing, and trash pick-up.
• Operate equipment safely and effectively.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Landscaping

Horticulture

Equipment Operation

Customer Service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Mowers

Tractors

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

Groundskeeper - Facilities Services Allendale (second shift) page is loaded

Groundskeeper - Facilities Services Allendale (second shift)

Apply locations Allendale, MI time type Full time posted on Posted 3 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: May 18, 2025 (12 days left to apply) job requisition id R102669 Maintain grounds for the GVSU Allendale campus. Responsibilities include minor and preventative maintenance on grounds equipment, mowing, fertilizing, trimming, pruning, hand weeding, turf care, leaf removal, trenching, trash pick-up, and similar maintenance duties.

Essential Functions:

• Perform minor and preventative maintenance on assigned grounds equipment.

• Operate equipment such as mowers, trucks, tractors, payloader, and power/hand tools in a safe and effective manner.

• Work with and apply fertilizers to shrub, annual/perennial beds, and turfgrass areas.

• Maintain grounds including mowing, fertilizing, trimming, pruning, hand weeding, turf care, leaf removal, trenching, trash pick-up, and similar maintenance duties.

• Ability to accomplish duties from general instructions, and with minimal supervision. Be safety conscious, and follow all safety rules and standards.

• Selects prepares, and applies chemical solutions as required to maintain grounds.

• Provide quality customer service to faculty, staff, students and campus visitors.

• Commit to being assigned as an essential employee, meaning you may be required to work when others are excused.

• Enforce and support policies established by the Facilities Services leadership.

• Attend to Facilities Services related emergencies when necessary.

• Work with and lead the activities of student staff.

• Attend safety meetings and other related meetings.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Required Qualifications:

• Prior grounds keeping, landscaping, gardening, construction, horticulture, agronomy, soils, or turf maintenance experience.

• Satisfactory work performance and attendance records.

• Demonstrated ability to work with minimum supervision.

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.

• Must have or obtain CDL license, within 90 days of starting work in the position.

• Must obtain Commercial Pesticide Applicators (CPA) training and certification and maintain certification, as required.

• Knowledge of standard hand and power tools and equipment used in grounds maintenance activities.

• Knowledge of safety standards and precautions pertaining to the use of tools and equipment related to grounds maintenance.

• Demonstrated ability to operate standard grounds and snow removal equipment.

• Willingness to work off shifts, holidays and overtime as necessary.

Job Classification / Wage:Full-time, Grade 3, $20.18/hour.

Tuesday-Saturday 12:30pm-9:00pm (2nd shift); second shift includes additional .40/hr shift differential for hours worked

Robust benefits package including medical, dental, vision, sick time, vacation, paid holidays, retirement, and tuition coverage. Additional details for Maintenance, Grounds and Service staff benefits.

Campus: Allendale

Department/Division: Facilities Services

How to Apply: Please a ttach your cover letter and resume. The system will allow you to attach these documents electronically. If you need technical assistance, please call Human Resources at 616-331-2215.

Application Deadline: Application review begins immediately. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must have the physical stamina to work long hours and/or more than 5 days per week. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act as amended by the ADA Amendment Act (2008), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable federal and state laws that prohibit discrimination on the basis of disability. GVSU will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. See www.gvsu.edu/affirmative/. TDD Callers: Call Michigan Relay Center at 711 (in State) or 1-800-833-7833 (out of State).

Grand Valley State University is an Antidiscrimination/Equal Opportunity Employer, which includes providing equal opportunity for racial and ethnic minorities, women, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. University policy extends protections to additional identities.

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