Groundskeeper - Associate

Groundskeeper Associate

The Groundskeeper Associate supports the maintenance and appearance of campus grounds to ensure a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for students, faculty, and staff. This entry level role includes routine tasks such as trash collection, mowing, weed eating, edging, blowing, and leaf removal. Associates assist with planting and pruning trees and flowers, watering plants, and applying herbicides and pesticides in accordance with safety guidelines. Responsibilities also include preparing and maintaining athletic fields, including painting and game-day setup, as well as assisting with setup for special campus events. The role may involve emergency response cleanups, such as storm debris removal, to help restore safe conditions quickly. This position requires the ability to perform strenuous physical work outdoors in varying weather conditions. Candidates should be dependable, safety-conscious, and able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED.

Required Experience: No prior groundskeeping experience is required. Some experience in general labor, landscaping, farming, construction, or other outdoor work is helpful but not necessary. The position requires the ability to perform physically demanding tasks outdoors and follow verbal and written instructions. A willingness to learn the safe operation of grounds equipment and basic landscape maintenance practices is essential. Previous use of tools such as mowers, weed eaters, or blowers is preferred but not required, as training will be provided.

$15.74 hourly. Paid on a bi-weekly basis.