Groundskeeper

Job Details

Welcome to Career Opportunities at Lindenwood University.

Benefits of Being a Lindenwood Employee:

• Upon hire, employer-paid tuition benefits for bachelor’s (employee, spouse, and dependent) and master’s degree programs (employee and spouse only).
• Tuition discounts for doctoral programs (employee only).
• Comprehensive benefits plan: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, and retirement options.
• Paid holidays: MLK Jr. day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving break (Wednesday – Friday), and winter break (Dec. 23 – Jan. 1).
• Free lunch Fridays: LU employees are eligible for a free meal on Fridays at the Evans Commons Dining Hall or Spellman Dining Hall; Chick-fil-A and Qdoba included.
• Professional development opportunities through the Lindenwood Learning Academy.

JOB TITLE SUMMARY

Job Title: Groundskeeper

Division: Fiscal Affairs

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Reports To: Director, Groundskeeping

Job Summary

The groundskeeper is responsible for managing the landscaping requirements of assigned areas by keeping the grounds clean of trash, debris, and anything else that could upset an otherwise orderly condition.

Essential Job Functions and Performance Indicators

• Manages and maintains campus vegetation by mowing; pruning, trimming, and staking trees and shrubs; and detailing flowerbeds and other landscape elements
• Maintains the cleanliness of campus grounds by removing trash, debris, and other refuse
• Prepares grounds for seasonal climate changes by pruning trees/bushes and distributing fertilizer
• Adheres to strict safety standards and practices
• Treats vegetation for insects and removes weeds using pesticides, fertilizers, and other chemicals
• Excavates holes and trenches for installation of lights, sprinklers, and other equipment
• Removes debris from mulched areas and flowerbeds
• Plants seeds, bulbs, flowers, shrubs, trees, and other vegetation in designated areas
• Repairs and adjusts tools, machinery, and equipment

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver’s license
• Demonstrated experience in the grounds industry, including considerable knowledge of common practices and related tools, equipment, and materials