Groundskeeper

Posting Details

Posting Summary

Job Title
Groundskeeper

Division
Division of Finance & Administration

Department
Facilities Management Department

Work Status
Full Time

Position Category
Staff

FLSA
Non-Exempt

Pay Range
03

Salary Range
$32,485 - $39,837 / year

Fund Source
State Support

Job Summary
Under direct supervision, performs manual labor duties in the maintenance of grounds and facilities.

Job Duties
Duties & Responsibilities:

• Performs grounds maintenance activities including cultivating, planting, watering, fertilizing, weeding, mowing, and/or pruning lawn, gardens, shrubs, and trees.
• Assists in the maintenance of outdoor fields and athletic facilities.
• Plants shrubs, trees, flowers, and vegetation following detailed plans and directions.
• Removes dirt, trash, and debris from assigned areas and transports the same to the appropriate disposal facility.
• Performs removal of snow and ice from assigned areas using hand and power snow removal equipment. Spreads salt, sand, and deicers to prevent slipping.
• Operates hand and power equipment such as mowers, tillers, sweepers, snow blowers, edgers, shovels, and small vehicles. Performs routine assembly, cleaning, and maintenance of equipment as needed.
• Measures, mixes, and applies fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals following specific instructions.

The intent of this list of primary duties is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities of this job. Incumbents perform other related duties assigned. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary based on departmental needs.

Requested Minimum Qualifications
Conditions of Employment: Valid Maryland Noncommercial Class C or equivalent driver’s license may be required. Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine their ability to perform the job.

Other Preferences for Consideration
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations; to follow oral and written instructions; to operate and perform minor maintenance to assigned hand and power tools and equipment; to perform work in, on, around, under and over trees, shrubs, and buildings and facilities; to work at heights up to 35 feet; to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting; to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.

Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
ST01566

Number of Vacancies
1

Job Open Date
04/06/2026

Job Close Date
04/20/2026

Special Instructions to Applicant
Please enter two professional references on the References page of the application.

Supplemental Questions

1. How many years of groundskeeping experience do you have? (Options: 0-1 year, 2-4 years, 3-5 years, 6+ years)
2. Do you have a valid Maryland driver's license? (Yes/No)
3. How did you hear about this employment opportunity? (Various options)
4. Are you a current, past, or retired Morgan State University employee? Are you a current, past, or retired State employee? If YES to current, past, or retired STATE employee, please state the agency. If not applicable, put N/A.

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume

Optional Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. High School Diploma/GED
3. Statement of Interest
4. Certification
5. License
6. Supporting Document
7. Reference Letter