Groundskeeper II: Landscape & Turf Specialist

University-of-Louisville

Louisville (TN)

On-site

USD 24,000 - 30,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

University of Louisville is seeking a Groundskeeper II at Belknap Campus to maintain lawns, trees, and landscape features, including mowing, fertilizing, weed control, and irrigation maintenance. This role requires a valid driver’s license, a Kentucky applicator’s license for pesticides, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Shift coverage may include nights, weekends or holidays in varying weather conditions.

Qualifications

High school diploma/GED and two (2) years of relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Pre-employment physical exam required.
Valid driver's license required and must be insurable by the University's insurance carrier.
Kentucky applicator's license to handle pesticides.
May be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
May need to work nights, weekends, holidays or during winter breaks in a variety of weather conditions.

Responsibilities

Monitor garbage and recycling receptacles daily and clean as necessary.
Care for established lawns according to planned landscaping designs by mulching, aerating, weeding, removing thatch, or trimming/edging around landscape beds, walks, walls, or trees.
Maintain the irrigation system.
Prune or trim trees, shrubs, ornamental grasses, ground covers, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chainsaws.
Mow and edge using a string trimmer in assigned areas.
Lawn aeration twice a year.
Remove snow and ice from university walkways, roads, ramps, parking areas, and shuttle bus stops utilizing snow removal equipment.