General Groundsperson

About Bellarmine University:

Bellarmine University is a dynamic, growing university with a strong liberal arts focus in the Catholic higher education tradition and a bold vision for the future. Bellarmine has undergraduate and graduate enrollment of approximately 3,200 students and continues to add new academic programs while maintaining small class sizes and personal attention to students. Bellarmine is listed in the Princeton Review's Best 387 Colleges and is recognized as a top U.S. university in rankings published by U.S. News & World Report and Forbes. In a survey by The Princeton Review, students praised Bellarmine as a place that is "welcoming to every single person and makes an effort to include everyone." Bellarmine students, faculty and staff engage in more than 25,000 cumulative hours of service each year, in Louisville and around the nation and world.

SmartAsset ranked Louisville among the top 25 U.S. cities for best work-life balance, while workplace insights platform kununu.com named Louisville one of the top five U.S. cities for happy employees. Glassdoor recently recognized Louisville as one of the top 15 cities for jobs, based on hiring opportunity, cost of living and job satisfaction. ZipRecruiter calls Louisville a top 10 city for job seekers, thanks in part to its central location and low unemployment. Louisville is within a day's drive of two-thirds of the U.S. population.

Deeply embedded in the heart of Louisville, Bellarmine is an engaged partner expanding learning opportunities, enhancing career networks and economic growth, and advancing equity and quality of life for its neighboring communities. By connecting the campus, the community, and the curriculum through engaged scholarship and action, we enhance social and civic engagement, including faculty, staff, and student-led, asset-based initiatives.

Bellarmine is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds to apply.

Job Description:

This is a regular, full-time position with normal working hours. Number of months per year is 12. Occasionally may work additional hours to clear snow and ice from roads and sidewalks and perform weekend cleanup/setup for special Bellarmine functions. May be called in during emergencies. When working additional hours, will receive overtime pay as appropriate.

Perform tasks as assigned by the Grounds Supervisor relating to plant beds, turf maintenance, athletics field preparation, trash, leaf and snow removal, etc.

Visa sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Requirements:

Essential Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment necessary for maintaining the University grounds.
• Aid in keeping equipment clean and operable and maintain the shop area.
• Ensure the proper, safe and efficient use of materials, equipment, and vehicles belonging to the University Grounds Department.
• Perform snow removal under the direction of the Ground Supervisor.
• During periods when no grounds work can be performed, maintain and perform PM maintenance on Grounds equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Grounds Supervisor.
• Must be able to work and interact positively within a diverse, multi-cultural environment, and communicate with all members of the campus community in a professional and respectful manner.
• Must be able to work professionally both individually and in a team setting.

Additional Information:

Secondary Responsibilities:

• Be temporarily assigned to other Facilities Management areas as needed.

Minimum Qualifications for Consideration:

• Knowledge of lawn maintenance equipment and ability to operate lawn mowers, string trimmers, etc. Applicant must possess a valid driver's license and have an MVR that passes the criteria set by our insurance carriers.

Working Conditions

• Exposure to potentially hazardous chemicals and grounds maintenance equipment. Exposure to extreme weather conditions, allergens, plant poisons, and insects.
• Occasionally may need to lift and transport items weighing up to 50 pounds.

Application Instructions:

Please submit a resume, cover letter (not required) and contact information for three professional references.