Groundskeeper II (Two Open Positions)

University of Arkansas; United States; Remote; USD 33,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Arkansas is seeking a Groundskeeper II to maintain campus grounds. Responsibilities include landscaping, equipment operation, and ensuring safety compliance. The role requires reliability, independence, and excellent customer service skills.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Tuition waivers

12 official holidays

Immediate leave accrual

Retirement programs

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age.
• Prior experience in groundskeeping or landscaping.
• Valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Maintain aesthetic and functional quality of campus grounds.
• Perform mowing, trimming, planting, and debris removal.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of basic groundskeeping

Ability to follow instructions

Ability to perform repetitive manual work

Ability to work independently

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Landscaping equipment

Job description

Current University of Arkansas System employees, including student employees and graduate assistants, need to log in to Workday via MyApps.Microsoft.com , then access Find Jobs from the Workday search bar to view and apply for open positions. Students at University of Arkansas System two-year institutions will also view open positions and apply within Workday by searching for “Find Jobs for Students”.

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Closing Date:

05/27/2025
Type of Position:

Workstudy Position:

No
Job Type: Regular
Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Sponsorship Available:

No
Institution Name: University of Arkansas, Fayetteville

Founded in 1871, the University of Arkansas is a land grant institution, classified by the Carnegie Foundation among the nation’s top 2 percent of universities with the highest level of research activity. The University of Arkansas works to advance the state and build a better world through education, research, and outreach by providing transformational opportunities and skills, fostering a welcoming climate, and nurturing creativity, discovery, and the spread of new ideas and innovations.

The University of Arkansas campus is located in Fayetteville, a welcoming community ranked as one of the best places to live in the U.S. The growing region surrounding Fayetteville is home to numerous Fortune 500 companies and one of the nation’s strongest economies. Northwest Arkansas is also quickly gaining a national reputation for its focus on the arts and overall quality of life.

As an employer, the University of Arkansas offers a vibrant work environment and a workplace culture that promotes a healthy work-life balance. The benefits package includes university contributions to health, dental, life and disability insurance, tuition waivers for employees and their families, 12 official holidays, immediate leave accrual, and a choice of retirement programs with university contributions ranging from 5 to 10% of employee salary.

Below you will find the details for the position including any supplementary documentation and questions, you should review before applying for the opening.

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Department: Work Management

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Summary of Job Duties: The Groundskeeper II plays a vital role in maintaining the aesthetic and functional qualityof campus grounds. This position involves a wide range of landscaping and maintenance duties, including mowing, trimming, planting, debris removal, and snow and ice management during inclement weather. The Groundskeeper II is also responsible for operating and maintaining various landscaping equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and providing excellent customer service to the campus community.

Regular, reliable, and non-disruptive attendance is an essential job duty, as is the ability to create and maintain collegial, harmonious working relationships with others.
Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• At least 18 years of age

• Prior experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or related field

• Valid Driver's License

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least one year experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or related field

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic groundskeeping, landscaping equipment

• Knowledge of equipment operation and maintenance

• Ability to follow instructions and perform repetitive manual work

• Ability to work independently without close supervision

• Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions

• Ability to perform multiple tasks andto prioritize assignments

• Ability to perform repetitive manual work

• Ability to do required lifting (up to 50 lbs)

• Basic understanding of Microsoft Office products such as email, spreadsheet

Additional Information:

Salary Information:

Minimum Salary Range: $33,000 - $36,300; Commensurate with education and experience

Required Documents to Apply:

Resume

Optional Documents:

License or Certificate (see special instructions for submission instructions), Proof of Veteran Status

Recruitment Contact Information:

Crystal Ellis, Strategic Talent Acquisition Specialist, [e-mail]

All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Sitehttps://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/UASYS

Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

The University of Arkansas is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas seeks to attract, develop and retain high quality faculty, staff and administrators that consistently display practices and behaviors to advance a culture that embeds equal opportunity, educational excellence and unparalleled access for all.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All Application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:
Frequent Physical Activity:
Occasional Physical Activity:
Benefits Eligible: Yes