Groundskeeper

The University of Evansville (UE) is seeking a hardworking, reliable, and detail-oriented Groundskeeper to join our Facilities Management team. As a Groundskeeper, you are the guardian of our "curb appeal," ensuring that our campus remains safe, accessible, and beautiful through every season. From the first blooms of spring to the snows of winter, you will play a critical role in maintaining the University’s outdoor environment, supporting our academic mission by providing a welcoming space for students, faculty, and visitors. If you take pride in a job well done and enjoy working outdoors, we invite you to apply. Key Responsibilities The Groundskeeper ensures that all campus walkways, landscapes, and infrastructure are presented in a professional manner. Your main duties will include: Seasonal Landscape Care: Execute a rotating schedule of grounds maintenance, including mowing, edging, aerating, fertilizing, and maintaining flower beds. Winter Operations: Ensure the safety of the campus community by clearing snow and ice from sidewalks and driveways using shovels, salt, and de-icing equipment. Campus Pride & Cleanliness: Maintain a litter-free environment by regularly emptying trash containers and clearing debris from campus features, such as fountains and courtyards. Equipment Stewardship: Operate and perform minor maintenance on power mowers, blowers, saws, tractors, and forklifts to ensure maximum efficiency. Trade Support: Collaborate with other maintenance trades (plumbing, electrical, etc.) by assisting with the general clean-up and site preparation of work areas. Operational Readiness: Complete other groundskeeping, labor, and maintenance tasks as assigned to meet the daily needs of the University. Required Qualifications Education: High school diploma or equivalent (OR 12 months of relevant experience). Licensure: Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license. Physical Ability: Ability to perform frequent lifting, climbing, and moving of equipment in all types of weather conditions. Technical Skills: General knowledge of gardening and landscape methods, including weed/pest identification, and the ability to safely operate power tools and light mechanized equipment. Communication: Ability to read and follow oral and written instructions, including technical assembly schematics for equipment. Core Attributes Safety Conscious: A solid understanding of health and safety practices applicable to grounds work. Reliability: A commitment to a first-shift, full-time, and fully in-person work schedule. Why Join the UE Facilities Team? At the University of Evansville, we believe the campus environment is an extension of the classroom. As a Groundskeeper, you are a vital member of the Office of Facility Management. You will work in a supportive, mission-driven environment where your daily efforts have a visible and immediate impact on the beauty and safety of our university community. The University of Evansville expects all members of its community to treat each other with respect and civility. Harassing behaviors directed towards any member of our community will not be tolerated. As part of its commitment to non-discrimination, the University specifically prohibits harassment based on any other characteristics set forth in its nondiscrimination statement as follows: including race, color, gender, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, creed or religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and all federally protected groups/classes. Office Location Room 118, Olmsted Administration Hall #J-18808-Ljbffr