Groundskeeper

Summary:
This position will be responsible for the inspection and maintenance of turf, trees, grass and shrubs. Performs grounds maintenance activities including but not limited to the sod removal and installation, seeding, and plant removal and installation.

Job Description:

Essential duties and responsibilities

• Removal of trash from common areas on campus.
  
• Inspection of university grounds for trash pick-up.
  
• Provide help in maintaining of grounds to Lynn standard.
  
• Follow directions as given by management.
  
• Keep campus clean, neat, and manicured.
  
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
  

Required knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Ability to comprehend simple instructions and effectively communicate with supervisors and other employees.
  
• Take pride in appearance and duties.
  
• Experience with handing equipment.
  
• Work safely and wear protective gear provided at all times.
  
• Must have the ability to lift up to 50 pounds
  

Minimum qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in landscape industry.
  

Accreditation and equal opportunity

Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, age, pregnancy, parenting status, veteran status or retirement status in its activities and programs. In accordance with Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Lynn University does not discriminate on the basis of sex. Inquiries concerning the application of the non-discrimination policy may be directed to the Lynn University Compliance Officer/Title IX Coordinator at 3601 N. Military Trail, Boca Raton, FL 33431, View email address on click.appcast.io, or View phone number on click.appcast.io; or to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Lynn University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges to award baccalaureate, master's and doctoral degrees. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 or call View phone number on click.appcast.io for questions about the accreditation of Lynn University. 2020 Lynn University

Americans with Disabilities Act

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The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report

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