Grounds Maintenance

Job Description

Job Description

Groundskeeper | Indiana University

Job Description

This role focuses on maintaining clean, safe, and attractive outdoor grounds across a large campus. You will perform a wide range of landscaping and groundskeeping tasks, including lawn care, plant maintenance, litter control, and seasonal snow removal, while working closely with landscape technicians on individual and group projects.

Responsibilities

• Inspect assigned outdoor areas regularly to identify maintenance needs and ensure grounds remain clean and well-kept.
• Perform litter control by removing trash, debris, and other refuse from grounds, walkways, and common areas.
• Carry out leaf removal, including raking, blowing, and collecting leaves from lawns, beds, and pathways.
• Weed landscaped areas such as gardens, flowerbeds, and other planted spaces to maintain a neat appearance.
• Prune, trim, and shape trees, shrubs, and flowers to promote healthy growth and maintain desired aesthetics.
• Mow and edge lawns to maintain healthy, well-groomed turf throughout the property.
• Use string trimmers and other tools to maintain edges, hard-to-reach areas, and detailed landscape features.
• Plant new trees, shrubs, flowers, and other plant materials according to landscape plans and seasonal needs.
• Deadhead and thin plant materials to encourage healthy growth and continuous blooming.
• Assist with periodic fertilization and pre-emergent weed control under the supervision of a licensed applicator.
• Water lawns, plants, and landscaped areas as needed to support plant health and appearance.
• Operate lawnmowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment safely and efficiently.
• Perform general grounds labor, including lifting, carrying, and moving materials and equipment up to 50 pounds.
• Clear snow and ice from walkways, sidewalks, and parking lots during winter months to maintain safe access.
• Respond to winter precipitation events by performing snow removal during normal operational hours and on an on-call basis outside of regular business hours as needed.
• Collaborate with landscape technicians and other team members on occasional group projects and special assignments.
• Complete other groundskeeping duties as needed to support the overall maintenance and appearance of the campus.

Essential Skills

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting up to 50 pounds and standing, walking, bending, and kneeling for extended periods.
• Capability to work outdoors in various weather conditions, including rain, heat, cold, and snow.
• Experience or strong aptitude in groundskeeping, general labor, and lawn care tasks.
• Skill in operating landscaping equipment such as lawnmowers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, and related tools safely.
• Attention to detail in maintaining clean, orderly, and attractive grounds.
• Reliability in adhering to a Monday–Friday schedule from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with availability for on-call winter work during heavy snow or winter precipitation events.
• Ability to follow directions and work under the supervision of a licensed applicator for fertilization and pre-emergent applications.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to perform a variety of outdoor maintenance tasks.

Why Work Here?

You join a stable, permanent position with access to comprehensive benefits and opportunities for personal and professional growth. The benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), and HSA/FSA options, supporting both your health and financial well-being. You also benefit from tuition assistance through a tuition benefit plan that helps subsidize the cost of courses, not only for you but also for your eligible spouse and tax-dependent children. This creates a supportive environment that values education, long-term development, and work-life balance.

Work Environment

This role is entirely outdoors, and you will work Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with on-call responsibilities in the winter during heavy snow or other winter precipitation events. You will work in all weather conditions—rain or shine, hot or cold—and should expect to get dirty depending on the task. The position involves maintaining multiple grounds areas across a campus, ensuring they remain clean, safe, and well-maintained. You will regularly use landscaping equipment such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and leaf blowers, and you will perform snow removal during winter months. The environment is hands-on and physical, suited to someone who enjoys working outdoors and contributing directly to the appearance and safety of the grounds.

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Bloomington, IN.

The pay range for this position is $15.00 - $15.00/hr.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

This is a fully onsite position in Bloomington,IN.

This position is anticipated to close on Jul 24, 2026.

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

Company Description

We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.