Groundskeeper II

uni; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Northern Iowa in Cedar Falls, IA, seeks a grounds maintenance worker to care for turf, plant trees and shrubs, and apply chemicals as directed. You will operate and maintain landscape equipment and may supervise student workers, performing related duties.

Typical schedule is Monday–Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm. Starting pay is $21.77 per hour with a pay grade 8; a CDL Class B license within 90 days and pesticide certification are required or expected to be completed.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience operating machinery and tools used in grounds work.
• Must have completed commercial certification tests (3OT) for pesticide application and be eligible for certification.
• Possession of a valid Class B CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Care for and maintains turf areas; plants trees, shrubs and flower beds; apply chemicals as directed.
• Operate and maintain landscape equipment; remove and haul snow as needed.
• Provide supervision to student workers and perform related duties.

Skills

Grounds equipment operation

Tree/shrub/flower bed care

Employee supervision

Education

Commercial pesticide certification (3OT)

CDL Class B license

Job description

Full Consideration Date: 9/3/2026

Job Description:

Under general supervision, cares for and maintains turf areas; plants trees, shrubs and flower bed areas and applies chemicals to same as directed; operates and maintains equipment and performs other labor as necessary to maintain landscape and grounds; operates equipment to remove and haul snow from streets, parking lots, sidewalks, steps and entrances; provides functional supervision to student employees as necessary; and performs other related duties.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

Two years of experience operating the machinery and tools used in grounds work, or any combination of related experience and education from which comparable knowledge and ability can be acquired which totals two years; must have successfully completed commercial certification tests (3OT-Ornamental and Turf) for application of pesticides and eligible to be certified; may be required to successfully complete other commercial certification tests as required; and possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Position Details

• Job Category: Merit
• Type of Position: Regular
• Service Schedule: Calendar Year
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm
• Shift: First Shift
• Pay Grade: 8 (advanced start step of 4)
• Starting Hourly Rate: $21.77

Iowa's cost of living is among the lowest in the nation and the Common Sense Institute ranks Iowa #1 for paycheck stretch. UNI enhances this advantage with an excellent benefits package for eligible non-temporary positions. Visit our Compensation Tools page to explore your estimated total compensation, compare Waterloo-Cedar Falls cost of living to other major cities or review the paycheck stretch ranking details. Learn more about the Cedar Valley at https://livethevalley.com/ .

All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

UNI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal and/or state law.

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