Groundskeeper - FT

Bluestem Communities Management; North Newton (KS); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Full time

Job summary

Bluestem Communities Management in North Newton seeks a Grounds Maintenance Worker for full-time employment. The role involves operating mowing and edging equipment, maintaining campus grounds, and performing irrigation and snow removal tasks.

The ideal candidate should have groundskeeping experience, preferably with a high school diploma or GED. Responsibilities include detailed landscape work and maintaining logs for chemical applications. This position offers a stable day shift from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundskeeping, including planting and maintaining plants.
• Knowledge of operating mowing and edging equipment.
• Ability to handle chemicals used in groundskeeping safely.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain mowing and edging equipment.
• Mow, trim, and edge lawns and landscaped areas.
• Perform irrigation installation and maintenance.
• Assist in snow and ice removal.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Operating lawn equipment

Chemical handling

Education

High School grad or GED

Tools

Gas-powered mowers

Snow blowers

Tractors

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Grounds Maintenance Worker (Groundskeeper) – Full Time

Location: Kidron Bethel Village, North Newton, KS 67117

Level: Entry

Education Level: Prefer High School grad or GED

Salary: $15.00 Hourly

Job Shift: Day (Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm)

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain all types of mowing and edging equipment, including gas-powered walk-behind and ride-on mowers; perform scheduled or required maintenance on equipment
• Mow, trim, and edge around trees, plant beds, sidewalks, and parking lots
• Plant, trim, mow, edge, irrigate, fertilize, manage pests, and perform detail work on landscape elements (grass, trees, shrubs, annuals and perennials)
• Mix and apply chemicals used in groundskeeping using proper methods and wear appropriate personal protective equipment
• Provide general campus maintenance and repairs by installing/removing landscape lighting, signs, gates, fences, and other landscape materials
• Perform irrigation installation and maintenance; schedule drip irrigation installation
• Remove trash and debris from public areas; sweep streets, sidewalks, and parking lots
• Assist with snow/ice removal from walkways and driveways using shovels, snow blowers, and tractors with blade; apply sand, grit, or salt
• Maintain maintenance logs for watering and chemical applications, including date, time, area, duration, type of chemical, wind speed and direction
• Perform hour tracking and inventory management as designated by supervisor

Qualifications and Experience

• Must be at least eighteen (18) years of age
• Prefer one year of experience in groundskeeping, including planting, cultivating, and trimming trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers and grasses
• Prefer prior experience operating and maintaining electrical or gasoline-powered lawn and turf equipment
• Prefer prior experience in handling and proper disposal of chemicals used in groundskeeping, horticulture and turf management
• Must have a valid KS driver’s license and meet Bluestem driving requirements

Physical Requirements

Medium work – Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly.