Groundskeeper

Job Description

Job Description

At Clarke University, we look for individuals who lead from the heart and embrace our values of education, charity, justice, and freedom. By creating a community focused on care, we empower everyone at Clarke to do and be their best. We offer meaningful work, a safe and friendly work environment, and an outstanding benefits package. So, if you're looking for a place you can make a positive impact, we hope you'll consider Clarke!The university is currently seeking a qualified individual to join our facilities team in the role of Groundskeeper. Under direct supervision from the Director of Facilities, this position is responsible for the general appearance, upkeep & maintenance of campus grounds. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to:Maintain grounds; including lawn areas, planting beds, sidewalks, parking lots, and streetsPerform seeding, planting, and transplanting of flowers, trees, shrubs and lawnsWater, weed, and cultivate planting beds; remove spent blooms and trim hedges and shrubsApply chemicals used in grounds keeping (horticulture, turf management, and floriculture)Perform grounds cleaning of trash and debrisPerform Spring and Fall grounds clean-up activities on campusCollect trash from buildings and grounds and place in designated trash and recycling dumpstersOperate tractors with attachments such as mowers, seeders, sprayers, aerators, snow plows and snow blowersEnsure equipment is operational by performing routine/preventative maintenance and clean equipment and machines within reasonable capabilitiesPerform snow and ice removal from parking lots and sidewalksAssist in directing the work of student employees as directed by supervisorRespond to calls for emergency service including snow removalAssist maintenance personnel and campus setups as directed Qualifications include:The successful candidate must have:A high school diploma and/or GED and 1 year of grounds or related work experience Valid drivers' licenseAbility to attain an Iowa Applications Permit for herbicides and pesticides To apply for this position, please upload a cover letter and resume online at Start date is negotiable.