Senior Groundskeeper

Sodexo; Winfield (KS); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible environment

Training & development

Benefits package

Site-specific perks

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Senior Groundskeeper at Southwestern College in Winfield, Kansas. You will be a problem-solver and safety advocate, applying expert knowledge to identify and maintain the campus landscape.

Requirements include 2+ years of related experience, horticultural training, pesticide/herbicide licenses, possible heavy equipment certification, and a valid driver’s license. The role is full-time with varying shifts; Sodexo offers flexible, supportive work, comprehensive benefits, and

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related work experience
• Horticultural training required
• Pesticide and herbicide application license(s)
• May require certification/license for certain Heavy Equipment
• Possess a valid driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Assign and oversee the work of Groundskeepers, ensuring that all of work for the shift has been completed in an acceptable manner.
• Assist in landscaping and maintaining assigned areas including keeping the grounds in clean and orderly condition
• Responsible for general maintenance and upkeep of grounds areas and sports turf areas, as well as specific detailing of the landscape and flowerbeds.
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

Skills

Team-oriented

Adaptable

Reliable

Safety-minded

Valid driver’s license

Education

Horticultural training

Tools

Pesticide & herbicide license

Heavy equipment certification

Job description

Senior Groundskeeper

Location: SOUTHWESTERN COLLEGE - 10170001

Workdays/shifts: Varying shifts, days/hours (open availability preferred). More details will be provided during the interview process.

Employment Type: Full-time

Pay Range: $18.00 - $21

University students with restrictions on number of hours they can work, including international students, should apply for open student worker positions at the school they attend. You can search student worker jobs here (https://sodexo.paradox.ai/7nq0G05)

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater because we believe our everyday actions have a big impact. You belong in a company that allows you to act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Groundskeeper at Sodexo, you are a problem-solver and safety promoter. We will rely on your expert knowledge to identify and maintain the property landscape.

Responsibilities

• Assign and oversee the work of Groundskeepers, ensuring that all of work for the shift has been completed in an acceptable manner.
• Assist in landscaping and maintaining assigned areas including keeping the grounds in clean and orderly condition
• Responsible for general maintenance and upkeep of grounds areas and sports turf areas, as well as specific detailing of the landscape and flowerbeds.
• Attends work and shows for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity
• Other duties may be assigned and can differ among accounts, depending on business necessities and client requirements.

What You Bring

• Successful candidates will be team-oriented, adaptable, reliable, and nurturers of a healthy/safe working environment for all.
• 2 or more years of related work experience
• Horticultural training required.
• Pesticide and herbicide application license(s)
• May require certification/license for certain Heavy Equipment
• Additional Requirements: Possess a valid driver’s license

What We Offer

• Flexible and supportive work environment, so you can be home for life’s important moments.
• Access to ongoing training/development and advancement opportunities to turn your job into a career
• Full array of benefits that support you and your family's wellbeing, including paid time off, holidays, medical, dental, vision, tuition reimbursement, 401k, discount programs, and more.
• In addition to Sodexo's standard, some locations may offer additional site-specific benefits, including free shift meals (and/or allowances/per diems), uniforms, safety shoes, public transportation support and/or parking.

Overall, Sodexo strives to offer comprehensive summaries of our benefits packages and detailed descriptions of the positions candidates are applying for. However, due to the contractual nature of our business, some job duties and employee benefits may vary based on the unit/work location. We encourage you to discuss any questions about Sodexo's benefit offerings during the interview process.

Who we are

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone and build a better life for all. We believe in improving the quality of life for those we serve and contributing to the economic, social, and environmental progress in the communities where we operate. Sodexo partners with clients to provide a truly memorable experience for both customers and employees alike. We do this by providing food service, catering, facilities management, and other integrated solutions worldwide.

Our company values you for you; you will be treated fairly and with respect, and you can be yourself. You will have your ideas count and your opinions heard because we can be a stronger team when you’re happy at work. This is why we embrace culture and belonging as core values, fostering an environment where all employees are valued and respected. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to individuals regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, military status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.