Landscape Technician

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 32,628 - 39,879; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical and dental insurance

Paid time off plans

Tuition subsidy for employees

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is seeking a Groundskeeper in Bloomington, Indiana. This role involves mowing, trimming, and maintaining campus grounds, including snow removal during inclement weather. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and have a year of relevant experience.

Key qualifications include the ability to operate landscaping equipment and communicate effectively. The position offers a salary of $17.43 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance and retirement plan contributions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (HSED or GED) required.
• 1 year of landscape or grounds-related work experience preferred.
• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University.

Responsibilities

• Mows, trims, and edges turf areas using various equipment.
• Prepares and plants flower beds and other garden areas.
• Handles snow and ice removal during winter conditions.
• Performs general building maintenance duties as assigned.

Skills

Safe and efficient work

Proficient in English communication

High degree of professionalism

Time management

Organizational skills

Ability to operate landscaping tools

Customer relationship building

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Riding mower

Push mower

Weed whip

Power tiller

Dump-bed truck

Job description

Department

FACILITY OPERATIONS-IUB (BL-PHYP-IUBLA)

Department Information

Capital Planning and Facilities (CPF) works to ensure that Indiana University campuses are beautiful, functional, and sustainable supporting excellence in teaching, learning, research, and community engagement across the entire university. A unit within Capital Planning and Facilities, Landscape Services handles grounds maintenance, tree care, snow removal, and landscaping.

Job Summary

• Mows, trims, and edges turf areas using riding mower, push mower, weed whip, and edger.
• Mulches, weeds, removes thatch, aerates, and trims and edges around flower beds, walks, pathways, and walls.
• Prepares planting beds with hand and power tools; integrates soil amendments; plants bulbs, flowers, ground covers, trees, and shrubs; applies mulch.
• Prunes trees, shrubs, vines, and hedges; rakes leaves.
• Performs snow and ice removal with hand tools and power equipment.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned, including general building maintenance duties. Drives university vehicles as needed. Works any shift as needed. Assists with snow removal activities as necessary.

Qualifications

Education (Required)
High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

Work Experience (Preferred)
1 year of landscape or grounds-related work experience.

Licenses and Certificates (Required)
Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire.

Skills (Required)
Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner. Proficient in English with written and verbal communication skills. Maintains a high degree of professionalism. Demonstrates time management and priority setting skills. Demonstrates a high commitment to quality. Possesses flexibility to work in a fast paced, dynamic environment. Seeks to acquire knowledge in area of specialty. Highly thorough and dependable. Demonstrates a high level of accuracy, even under pressure. Excellent organizational skills. Ability to represent the company with external constituents. Ability to drive multiple projects to successful completion. Strong verbal communication and listening skills. Ability to build strong customer relationships. Knowledge of tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials, and methods of landscaping and maintenance of lawns and formal plantings. Ability to determine the kind of tools and equipment needed to do a job. Ability to operate riding and push mower, power tiller, power ger, weed whip, blower, sprayer, tractor, skid steer loader, dump-bed truck, basic hand tools, truck and trailer, and strong trimmer. Ability to work with wide variety of cultures and backgrounds. May be required to acquire and maintain position-required certifications. Ability to apply seed, fertilizer and chemicals. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires the ability to remain in a stationary position as well as the ability to move about the workplace for long durations. It requires effective communication, the ability to operate machinery, tools, and controls. The role requires the ability to ascend/descend ladders/stairs, and to position oneself in low level positions, detect a variety of chemicals and organisms. The role requires the ability to ascend to rooftops and move in tight spaces to perform and complete inspections. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Must be available to work during inclement weather (i.e. snow and ice) when weather emergencies dictate that the department is needed to take care of the campus. Performs 24‑hour emergency response as needed.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$17.43 per hour
$36,254.40 annually

Benefits Overview

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long‑term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death & dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU‑sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Foundational
FLSA: Nonexempt
Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility
Job Family: Groundskeeping

Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal opportunity employer and provider of ADA services and prohibits discrimination in hiring. See Indiana University Notice of Non‑Discrimination here which includes contact information.