Groundskeeper

The Groundskeeper reports directly to the Grounds Supervisor and is responsible for all aspects of ground maintenance, including mowing and trimming, planting, plant care, weeding, watering, trash pick-up, snow and ice removal and equipment maintenance and repair.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Mowing using push mowers, deck mowers and tractor-pulled mowers; and grass trimming using weed eaters.
• Turf maintenance, dirt work and striping for athletic fields.
• Trash pick-up on campus grounds.
• Fertilizer and herbicide application.
• Weeding in flower and shrub beds.
• Watering of grass and plants as needed.
• Planting of flowers, shrubs, trees and other landscaping plants.
• Care of trees and shrubs, including pruning.
• Snow and ice removal using shovels, plows, rotary brushes, etc.
• Assist in cleaning, maintenance and repair for all grounds equipment.
• Maintain orderly storage of tools, materials and equipment.
• Clean shop areas as needed.
• Set-up for outdoor special events.
• As assigned, oversee student workers.
• As assigned, assist trades personnel in labor tasks.
• As assigned, assist in campus moving and recycling operations, housekeeping, and shuttle van driving.
• Assume all other reasonable duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Grounds Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Must be able to operate in a safe manner grounds equipment (i.e., push mowers, deck mowers, weed eaters, shovels, rakes, tractors, trucks equipped with blades for snow removal).
• Must be able to use mechanic tools (wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, etc.)
• Must be able to read, understand and comply with instructions on the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
• Must be able to understand and follow instructions given by the supervisor and foreman.
• Must be able to work other shifts as required.
• Must be able to use various external communications devices during emergency conditions.
• Must be able to use on and off road vehicles for transportation on and off campus.

PERSONAL INTERACTION:

Daily contact is required with supervisor and co-workers concerning scheduled and unscheduled activities that require support. Frequent contact with students, faculty and staff.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Occasional oversight of student workers.

Truman offers an attractive benefits package including: paid sick and vacation time; paid holidays; medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance; and retirement plan. Paid parental leave and tuition discount are available for eligible employees after one year. For more information, visit .

Required Qualifications

Work history showing dependability and strong work ethic is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous professional grounds and ornamental landscape maintenance is preferred. Previous athletic field maintenance experience is preferred.