Groundskeeper

General Responsibilities

The Groundskeeper reports to the Groundskeeper Lead and helps maintain a safe, clean, attractive, and welcoming campus. This position performs routine landscaping and grounds maintenance and supports campus events and other Facilities assignments as needed.

Specific Responsibilities

• Mows, edges, and maintains lawns and landscaped areas
• Pulls weeds, trims shrubs, and maintains planter areas
• Safely operates mowers, edgers, trimmers, blowers, and other groundskeeping equipment
• Clears drain grates, gutters, and downspouts and keeps drainage areas free of debris
• Removes litter and debris and maintains the overall appearance of campus grounds
• Assists with event setups and tear-downs, including moving tables, chairs, platforms, equipment, and other materials
• Assists with other campus maintenance, projects, and assignments as needed
• Identifies and reports irrigation, landscaping, maintenance, and safety concerns
• Properly cares for tools and equipment and follows established safety procedures
• Works cooperatively with Facilities employees and other campus departments
• Performs other duties as assigned

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. The position regularly requires standing, walking, bending, reaching, climbing ladders and stairs, and lifting or carrying up to 50 pounds. Work is primarily performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.