Seasonal Grounds Keeper T99236

Xavier University; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Xavier University seeks a Seasonal Groundskeeper for a 40-hour per week position from April to October 2025. The role involves operating tools for landscaping, maintaining athletic fields, and ensuring campus cleanliness. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to handle heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift and move equipment and/or materials up to 125 pounds.
• Experience in landscaping or grounds maintenance is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate tools for cutting, trimming, and pruning.
• Maintain athletic fields and assist in various activities.
• Keep university grounds clean and safe.

Skills

Lifting and moving heavy equipment

Operating hand and power tools

Maintaining athletic fields

Snow removal

Following safety procedures

Education

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Xavier University is seeking applications for a Seasonal Groundskeeper. This is a 40 hour per week seasonal position. The period of employment is April 1, 2025 to October 31, 2025.

Responsibilities includes but not limited to:

• With appropriate personal protective equipment, the Temporary Groundskeeper will operate hand and power tools to cut, trim, edge grass, turf, prunes and remove trees and shrubs, trim hedges, mulches, and applies chemicals.
• Applies top soil, grades surfaces, prepare seed beds, plants bulbs and weeds flower beds.
• Maintain athletic fields by dragging, laying out, lining and painting.
• Snow removal.
• Keep university grounds clean (e.g., pick up trash and other debris; operates a variety of equipment to clean sidewalks, steps, patios, and parking lots when necessary).
• Lifting and moving heavy equipment and/or materials unassisted up to 125 pounds.
• Follow all established safety procedures.
• Assists other departments in related activities i.e. set up and deliver equipment, furniture, supplies and Christmas lights.

Requirement:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license and driving record deemed insurable underXavier’s policies.

To ensure consideration, qualified/interested applicants must submit a resume and contact information for three references on Xavier University's website.Applications will be reviewed immediately and accepted until the position closes at the University's discretion.