Division: Finance & Administration
Department/Office: Grounds
The Grounds Department at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full-time Senior Grounds Keeper position.
This position exists to provide gardening, turf management and winter snow removal for St. Catherine University. The expectation for this position: complete daily support tasks in a timely manner, exercise good customer service skills, complete various inter-departmental projects and other tasks as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Must possess a valid driver's license
- Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in horticulture trades
- Associates degree or undergraduate study in horticulture, botany, or natural sciences
- Supervisory experience with landscaper or garden staff preferred.
- In-depth knowledge of plant culture, Best Management Practices, plant identification and design preferred
- Previous experience in garden or grounds maintenance with the ability to operate various types of hand and power operated tools and equipment utilized in all phases of horticulture work (lawnmower, rototillers, front-end loader, tractors, back pack sprayers, weed-eaters, etc.)
- Previous experience and knowledge of irrigation systems and maintenance
- Applicator's License with ornamental and turf category or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire
- Demonstrate accuracy; display commitment to excellence and a keen eye for garden detail
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, fellow supervisors, direct supervisors, volunteers, and co-workers
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team effectively
- Strong organizational, analytical, and mathematical skills for recordkeeping, and problem-solving
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to understand and interpret instruction to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision
- Excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to communicate maintenance and horticultural needs and personnel needs in a courteous and effective manner
- Knowledge of garden plants, turf, and the aesthetic ethic of the Gardens
- Ability to perform and support horticultural practices that facilitate plant health through understanding soil nutrition, sustainable gardening and Integrated Pest Management
- Ability to visualize and conceptualize garden detail and aesthetics applying best garden practices for plant health and display
- Ability to perform strenuous physical work outside in the Minnesota weather year round
- Must be able to pass a criminal background check
Posting Number: 20220823-STAFF
Posting Start Date: 05/22/2026
Application Deadline: 6/15/2026
Compensation: Hourly wage is $26.02 depending on qualifications and experience.
Benefits available to full-time employees include: Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid 'gift' days when the University is closed. Free tuition for employees and reduced tuition for their families after one year of service. Health, dental, and vision insurance. 403b retirement plan access. Accrued sick time.