Groundskeeper Saturday - Wednesday

Marquette University Clg-Nurse; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University Grounds Maintenance team is seeking a Groundskeeper to care for campus landscapes and assist with events. You will perform pruning, weeding, planting, chemical applications, mowing and watering to keep grounds in top condition.

Responsibilities include snow removal, leading student crews, and operating campus equipment safely. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required, with preference for experience in groundskeeping in a university setting.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED with at least 1 year of experience or at least 4 years of groundskeeping experience.
• A valid driver’s license with favorable record is also required.
• Candidate must be service oriented and possess the ability to demonstrate reading and writing comprehension and competency skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks related to grounds maintenance such as pruning, weeding, planting, chemical applications, mowing and watering.
• Provide snow removal services.
• Assist in setup and take down of special events.
• Operate University equipment and vehicles in a safe manner during the performance of duties.
• Lead assigned student crews.
• Perform any and all related duties as assigned.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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

If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant)

Position Type

Position Type Staff

Job Family

Job Family Facilities Maintenance, Planning, Engineering, and Construction

# Hours Per Week 37.5

Position Overview

Be The Difference Begins with Great People.

Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We’re always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team – people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community.

We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well‑rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind.

We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.

Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more information, please view our Total Rewards guide.

This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees’ career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work‑life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.

Reporting to Maintenance Coordinator/Grounds, Marquette Groundskeepers perform maintenance of our campus grounds.

Duties and Responsibilities

1. Perform all tasks related to grounds maintenance such as pruning, weeding, planting, chemical applications, mowing and watering.
2. Provide snow removal services.
3. Assist in setup and take down of special events.
4. Operate University equipment and vehicles in a safe manner during the performance of duties.
5. Lead assigned student crews.
6. Perform any and all related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

A high school diploma or GEDwith at least 1 year of experience or at least 4 years of groundskeeping experience.
A valid driver’s license with favorable record is also required.
Candidate must be service oriented and possess the ability to demonstrate reading and writing comprehension and competency skills.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Snow plowing experience. More than one year of groundskeeping experience.

Department

Department Facilities Planning & Management

Posting Date

Posting Date 09/11/2026

EOE Statement

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities ( EEO ) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.

Required Documents

Required DocumentsOptional Documents

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a valid driver's license?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a High School degree or the equivalent?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of driving intoxicated or impaired, or under the influence of drugs?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of reckless driving or a substantially similar violation (e.g., drag racing)?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of refusing to submit to a lawfully requested breathalyzer or other blood alcohol test?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of speeding in excess of 20 mph over the posted speed limit?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of negligent homicide, manslaughter, hit and run, or a similar offense, irrespective of the specific nature of the crime charged or the punishment imposed?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of two or more at‑fault accidents or moving violations?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of intentionally leaving the scene of an accident?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past three (3) years, have you been involved in three (3) or more at‑fault accidents or moving violations?
  • Yes
  • No
• * In the past year, have you been involved in two (2) or more at‑fault accidents or moving violations?
  • Yes
  • No