Temporary Groundskeeper I

University of Northern Iowa; United States; On-site; USD 20,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Northern Iowa is seeking applicants for temporary groundskeeping positions to operate power equipment, trucks and light machinery and to perform landscape tasks across campus. The role follows a Monday–Friday schedule from 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, with a 1040-hour annual cap for temporary appointments.

The hourly wage is $19.98, and eligibility includes at least one year of experience operating groundskeeping machinery or an equivalent combination of related experience and education.

Qualifications

• One year of experience operating machinery and tools used in groundskeeping work or any combination of related experience and education totaling one year.

Responsibilities

• Operates and maintains power equipment, trucks and light machinery to landscape and maintain campus grounds.
• Performs related labor required to support campus grounds maintenance.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Machinery operation experience

Job description

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Full Consideration Date: 9/4/2026

Job Description

Under direct supervision, operates and maintains power equipment, truck and light machinery and performs other labor required to landscape and maintain campus grounds.

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Temporary positions are limited to a maximum of 1040 hours per fiscal year.

Hourly rate is $19.98.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• One year of experience in operating the machinery and tools used in groundskeeping work or 2. Any combination of related experience and education from which comparable knowledge and ability can be acquired which totals one year.

Iowa's cost of living is among the lowest in the nation and the Common Sense Institute ranks Iowa #1 for paycheck stretch.

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All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.

UNI is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by federal and/or state law.

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