Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

Clarke University

1 Positions

ID: 93449

Posted On 07/21/2026

Refreshed On 08/21/2026

Job Overview

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 streets

• Perform seeding, planting, and transplanting of flowers, trees, shrubs and lawns

• Water, weed, and cultivate planting beds; remove spent blooms and trim hedges and shrubs

• Apply chemicals used in grounds keeping (horticulture, turf management, and floriculture)

• Perform grounds cleaning of trash and debris

• Perform Spring and Fall grounds clean-up activities on campus

• Collect trash from buildings and grounds and place in designated trash and recycling dumpsters

• Operate tractors with attachments such as mowers, seeders, sprayers, aerators, snow plows and snow blowers

• Ensure equipment is operational by performing routine/preventative maintenance and clean equipment and machines within reasonable capabilities

• Perform snow and ice removal from parking lots and sidewalks

• Assist in directing the work of student employees as directed by supervisor

• Respond to calls for emergency service including snow removal

• Assist 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' license

• Ability 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.

Primary Contact

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Jody Pfohl

Director of Human Resources, Human Resources

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Fax

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Job Details

Categories

Building and Grounds

Landscaping/Lawncare

Location

Dubuque, IA

Job Type

Employee

Full/Part

Full Time

Company ID

935

Job REQ #

# Positions

1

Start Date

20260721

End Date

20260831

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About the Company

Clarke University is a leading independent, coeducational, Catholic university with majors in the liberal arts, sciences and professional programs at the undergraduate and graduate level. Founded in 1843 by the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Maryin Dubuque, Iowa, Clarke University is an intimate learning community that lives practically by four Core Values: Education, Charity, Justice, and Freedom. These values emanate from its founder, Mary Frances Clarke, the Sisters of Charity of the Blessed Virgin Mary, and those who follow their example to provide learning experiences that are relevant and forward looking. The Clarke Compass, designed for undergraduate students, integrates the liberal arts, experiential learning, major courses of study, cocurricular offerings and the Core Values to produce career-and life-ready graduates who service the Common Good, defined as that which all members of society need in order to live healthy, fulfilling lives.

Clarke University is committed to fostering a welcoming campus community that celebrates the unique contributions of each person and promotes an inclusive learning environment. To this end, we strive to respect diversity, practice inclusion and seek equity.

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