Senior Grounds Keeper

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.