Seasonal Groundskeeper

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a Seasonal Groundskeeper at Xavier University. This is a part-time position, requiring 40 hours per week during the seasonal period from April 2026 through October 2026. The role involves operating equipment to maintain the campus grounds and ensuring overall cleanliness.

Candidates must submit a resume and cover letter for consideration, and those selected for interviews will need to provide references. This position prioritizes safety and requires working in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate hand and power tools.
• Capability to work outside in all-weather conditions.
• Familiarity with safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Operate tools to cut, trim, edge grass, and prune trees.
• Maintain athletic fields and keep university grounds clean.
• Follow established safety procedures.

Job description

Current Xavier University employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday.

Seasonal Groundskeeper

Seasonal Groundskeeper at Xavier University: part‑time position, 40 hours per week, employment period April 2026 through October 2026. This posting identifies applicants interested in contributing to Xavier’s mission during a defined seasonal period in support of campus needs.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis. Candidates may be contacted as needs arise for the April–October 2026 season. Seasonal employment is based on project timelines, departmental priorities, and available funding, and is limited to the duration of the 2026 seasonal period.

Responsibilities

• With appropriate personal protective equipment, the Temporary Groundskeeper will operate hand and power tools to cut, trim, edge grass, turf, prune trees and shrubs, trim hedges, mulch, pull weeds, and apply chemicals.
• Maintain athletic fields by dragging, laying out, lining and painting.
• Keep university grounds clean (e.g., pick up papers and other debris; operate a variety of equipment to clean sidewalks, steps, patios, and parking lots when necessary).
• Follow all established safety procedures.
• Work outside in all-weather conditions; work with potentially dangerous equipment and chemicals; be exposed to dirt, dust, fumes, noise, and elements.

To ensure consideration, interested and qualified applicants must submit a resume and cover letter on Xavier University’s website.

Candidates selected for the final stages of the interview process will be asked to provide the names and contact information of three professional references.

Please note: This seasonal groundskeeper pool will close on September 1, 2026. If you are not contacted by this time and remain interested in employment with Xavier University, please reapply to a new seasonal groundskeeper pool posting once it becomes available.