Seasonal Groundskeeper

Seasonal Groundskeeper

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has a great opportunityfor a Seasonal Groundskeeper who would like to join our Groundskeeping team inFacilities Operations and be a key member of our success.

As a Seasonal Groundskeeper, working during the months ofMay through October and a regular shift of 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Monday throughFriday, you will perform landscaping tasks using power equipment and hand toolsto maintain the Institute grounds. You will assist in mowing lawns, trimmingweeds, and raking the leaves as assigned. As a member of the Groundskeepingteam, you will also pick up and remove trash prior to mowing a designated area,trim bushes, shrubs, and hedges, prepare soil and plant flowers, bushes,hedges, or shrubs. You will also plant trees and prune them, when necessary,apply fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed. As a SeasonalGroundskeeper, you will assist in completing snow removal tasks such asshoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways as needed during winter months as wellas operate a snow-blower or snowplow to clear roads, driveways, and parkinglots.

Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma orequivalent and one year of professional work experience. Successful completionof pre-employment screenings that include a background check, motor vehiclereport, and physical ability assessment are required of the selectedfinalist(s).

In addition to the required qualifications, preferredcandidates will have the ability to operate various types of power equipmentincluding lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and otherlandscaping equipment. Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments. Extensive knowledge oflandscaping techniques and processes. Excellent time managementskills.

At Rose-Hulman, your successes are celebrated in awelcoming, supportive, and flexible environment with a number of benefits andresources including a variety of health benefit options; voluntary benefitssuch as Group Accident and/or Group Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance,and Caregiver Resources; participation in Tuition Exchange; a generous andflexible paid leave program and dedicated time for professional development. Asa Rose-Hulman employee, you will also enjoy access to full-service fitnessfacilities and programming; a performing arts center featuring national touringacts and campus productions; and access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities,and equipment. All employees experience opportunities to have an impact onstudent lives and be part of a greater purpose through multidisciplinaryproject collaboration that can have a global impact as well as receivingcontinual encouragement and support of philanthropic and volunteeropportunities.

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a STEM (Science,Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) focused institution, whose studentseducation and success are the nucleus of everything we strive for. We supportand recognize excellence in teaching, learning, innovation, and intellectualgrowth of our students, faculty, and staff. Our campus culture isstudent-focused, welcoming, and inclusive. Here, we believe that every employeehas a role to play in the mission of the institute: to provide our students withthe world's best undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics educationin an environment of individual attention and support.

Located on the banks of the Wabash River and convenientlylocated within driving distance of seven major cities, Terre Haute is a vibrantcommunity with a revitalized downtown, museums, parks, four higher edinstitutions, a rich historical past, and dynamic food, music, and arts scene.

Rose-Hulman conducts background checks for all prospectiveemployees, including criminal history, education, social media, employment,driving records, and reference checks, where relevant to job duties. The scopedepends on the role's responsibilities and Institute necessity. Informationfrom background checks will be used solely to assess a candidate's suitabilityfor employment, ensuring a safe and productive workplace, and will be handledin compliance with federal and state laws.

Applications: Only online applications/resumes submitted via the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Employment Opportunities website, jobs.rose-hulman.edu, will be accepted until the position is filled. Contact Human Resources via email, ... , for questions.

EEO
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is an equalopportunity employer. It is the Institutes policy to treat all employees andapplicants equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities,experiences, and other employment standards. Rose-Hulman will not discriminateagainst any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant foradmission, including protections for those opposing discrimination orparticipating in any complaint process on campus or within the Equal EmploymentOpportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Rose-Hulman Institute ofTechnology is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonableaccommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services,programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contactthe Office of Human Resources.