"Groundskeeper - Facilities Management"

Groundskeeper - Facilities Management

Southeast Missouri State University

Salary: See Position Description

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202600019

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Facilities Management

Closing: 2/27/2026 11:59 PM Central

Position Summary

GROUNDSKEEPER

Facilities Management

Full Time

Starting Wage: $17.23 per hour

Primary Responsibilities

• Perform general landscaping and grounds maintenance work, including mowing and applying mulch
• Assist in the application of fertilizer, herbicide/pesticide treatments
• Trim and prune plants at heights above ground level
• Perform maintenance, including patching and repairing to University sidewalks, streets and parking lots
• Assist with event support
• Perform snow and ice removal
• Operate and maintain lawn tractors, chain saws, and other lawn equipment
• Provide leadership to student and temporary workers
• Assist other trades or classifications when necessary
• Maintain a valid driver's license

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Demonstrable work history reflecting reliability and dependability
• Possess a valid driver's license
• Ability to work in inclement weather, including emergencies and snow removal, and live within 30 minutes travel time from the University
• Demonstrable knowledge in grounds maintenance
• Ability to use and experience with standard landscaping and grounds maintenance tools, machines, and equipment
• Demonstrable knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions in an institutional setting
• Ability to perform heavy work and lift up to 50 pounds and to work at heights up to 60 ft. that exist on campus with or without accommodations
• Ability to stoop, bend, stretch, reach, kneel, sit, or climb frequently and for extended periods of time while performing job duties
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and perform duties with minimal supervision
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service

Required Information & Deadline

To Apply: The deadline to submit applications is February 27, 2026. Click on the APPLY button at the top of the page and complete every section of the online application including providing three professional references.

Additional Information

About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO): Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.

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