Groundskeeper

Position Details Position Title: Groundskeeper Position Type: Staff Location: Moorhead, Minnesota Employment Type: Hourly Non-Exempt Benefit Eligible: Yes Position Opening Date: 5/26/2026 Open Until Filled: Yes General Employment Period: Year-round General Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (On-call as assigned) General shift hours: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM About the Role Support the care and upkeep of campus grounds through turf maintenance, snow removal, landscaping, and seasonal projects. This hands‑on role operates a variety of equipment while helping maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment across campus year‑round. Job Duties/What You'll Do Turf Care – 50% Responsible for the welfare of turf on the main campus as well as the athletic fields and other campus property as directed. Seeding/patching. Watering. Picking up leaves and debris. Using various lawn maintenance equipment, including large riding lawn mowers, push mowers, and string trimmers. Lawn watering and irrigation. Assist with monitoring conditions of lawn, turf and landscape planting areas and establish appropriate schedules and levels of watering. Assist with maintenance and installation of irrigation systems as needed to maintain an appropriate program of lawn irrigation. Snow Removal & Parking Lot Maintenance – 20% Operation of large wheel loaders. Operation of sidewalk snow broom. Operation of snow blowers. Operation of small loaders and other miscellaneous equipment. Operation of sand spreader. Operation of deicing equipment. Performing hand operations as necessary. Drive large trucks to haul snow. Overall parking lot and sidewalk cleaning and snow removal on outlying areas. Cleaning parking lots. Replacing parking bumpers. Cleaning catch basins. Flower & Landscape Beds – 10% Perform seasonal shrubbery bed preparation and cleanup. Assist with planting and maintaining flower beds. Assist with landscaping projects as needed involving both hand and machine operations. Miscellaneous Work – 20% Setup barricades for special events. Brush hauling and clean up work. Help on other grounds operations as needed. Tree trimming. Assist in mechanical repairs as needed. Service and inspect machines used. Assist with sprinkler system repair. Herbicide application. What We’re Looking For Self‑motivated worker who is willing to learn and can work individually or as part of a team. Why Concordia? Excellent benefit package. A strong culture of teamwork and collaboration. Opportunities for personal growth and career advancement. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Valid driver’s license and insurable driving record. Ability to operate various types of equipment. Ability to obtain a medical card. Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of horticulture. Working knowledge of irrigation systems. Chemical application knowledge and experience. Benefits and Salary Concordia College is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package: Health Insurance Health Savings Account Flexible Spending Account Vision Insurance Dental Insurance Preventative Chiropractic Program Retirement Plan Long-Term Disability Insurance (full‑time only) Life Insurance (full‑time only) 13 Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year's MN Paid Family and Medical Leave Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC‑TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc. Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MATbus rides. Salary: 18.00 – 22.00 USD hourly wage. The final salary will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, and alignment with the position's requirements. Other considerations may include internal equity and market conditions. Employment Contingencies Background Check. Documents Needed to Apply None. Nondiscrimination Statement Concordia College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. The College is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. Inquiries regarding this policy may be directed to the Office of Human Resources, Concordia College, 901 8th Street South, Moorhead, MN 56562, View phone number on click.appcast.io. #J-18808-Ljbffr