Full-Time Senior Groundskeeper

Senior Groundskeeper

Division: Finance & Administration

Department/Office: Grounds

Advertisement: The Grounds Department at St. Catherine University invites applications for a full-time Senior Groundskeeper and gardening position. This is a union-represented role and is governed by the applicable collective bargaining agreement

This position exists to provide gardening, turf management and winter snow removal for St. Catherine University. The expectation for this position: complete daily support tasks in a timely manner, exercise good customer service skills, complete various inter-departmental projects and other tasks as assigned.

Provides supervision of student staff, volunteers, and/or volunteer work crews; may supervise special team projects

Responsible for the personal proper use and maintenance of tools, equipment, and materials; performs minor maintenance of power equipment and irrigation;

Responsible for maintaining required knowledge of established garden plants and turf.

Responsible for the continual development of student workers and building positive employee relations by coaching, counseling, mentoring, motivating, resolving conflict, praising, documentation of performance, etc.

Turf and lawn maintenance including tree care

Weed and water as needed

Work in the greenhouse; starting seedling, watering, spraying and propagating plant material

Perform snow removal duties, plowing, deicing, snow removal with Bobcat, and power sweeping the sidewalks

Performs regular inspections throughout the gardens; routine inspections may identify insect/disease problems, weed control needs, etc.; Minimum of 3 years of hands-on experience in horticulture trades

Associates degree or undergraduate study in horticulture, botany, or natural sciences

Supervisory experience with landscaper or garden staff preferred.

Previous experience in garden or grounds maintenance with the ability to operate various types of hand and power operated tools and equipment utilized in all phases of horticulture work (lawnmower, rototillers, front-end loader, tractors, back pack sprayers, weed-eaters, etc.)

Applicator's License with ornamental and turf category or ability to obtain within 90 days of hire

display commitment to excellence and a keen eye for garden detail

Ability to understand and interpret instruction to work effectively and efficiently with minimal supervision

ability to communicate maintenance and horticultural needs and personnel needs in a courteous and effective manner

Knowledge of garden plants, turf, and the aesthetic ethic of the Gardens

Ability to perform and support horticultural practices that facilitate plant health through understanding soil nutrition, sustainable gardening and Integrated Pest Management

Ability to visualize and conceptualize garden detail and aesthetics applying best garden practices for plant health and display

Application Deadline: 8/10/2026

Hourly wage is $26.02 i n accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

This rate reflects good-faith estimate of what we reasonably anticipate to pay for this position, based on market data and internal equity considerations, at the time of posting.

Benefits available to full-time employees include:

Fourteen (14) paid holidays and paid "gift" days when the University is closed.

Health, dental, and vision insurance

403b retirement plan access

Specific information on all of our available benefits for full-time employees can be found. Our commitment to inclusion reflects the central value of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet to "love of neighbor without distinction" and provides a learning and working environment that is enriched by the diversity of all our members. Individuals of all religious, racial, ethnic, gender identity, nation of origin, or disability groups are encouraged to apply.