Groundskeeper

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Position Details

Position Title:

Groundskeeper

Position Type:

Staff

Location:

Moorhead, Minnesota

Employment Type:

Hourly Non-Exempt

Benefit Eligible:

Yes

Position Opening Date:

5/26/2026

Open Until Filled:

Yes

General Employment Period:

Year-round

General Work Schedule (days of week):

Monday - Friday (On-call as assigned)

General shift hours:

7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Job Summary:

About the Role

Support the care and upkeep of campus grounds through turf maintenance, snow removal, landscaping, and seasonal projects. This hands-on role operates a variety of equipment while helping maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment across campus year-round.

Job Duties/What You'll Do

• Turf Care - 50%

Responsible for the welfare of turf on the main campus as well as the athletic fields and other campus property as directed. This includes completing or supervising:

• seeding/patching,

• watering,

• picking up leaves and debris,

• using various lawn maintenance equipment, including:

• large riding lawn mowers,

• push mowers, and

• string trimmers.

• Lawn watering and irrigation

• Assist with monitoring conditions of lawn, turf and landscape planting areas and establish appropriate schedules and levels of watering

• Assist with maintenance and installation of irrigation systems as needed to maintain an appropriate program of lawn irrigation

• Snow Removal & Parking Lot Maintenance- 20%

• Operation of large wheel loaders

• Operation of sidewalk snow broom

• Operation of snow blowers

• Operation of small loaders and other miscellaneous equipment

• Operation of sand spreader

• Operation of deicing equipment

• Performing hand operations as necessary

• Drive large trucks to haul snow

• Overall parking lot and sidewalk cleaning and snow removal on outlying areas

• Cleaning parking lots

• Replacing parking bumpers

• Cleaning catch basins

• Flower & Landscape Beds - 10%

• Perform seasonal shrubbery bed preparation and cleanup

• Assist with planting and maintaining flower beds

• Assist with landscaping projects as needed involving both hand and machine operations

• Miscellaneous Work - 20%

• Setup barricades for special events

• Brush hauling and clean up work

• Help on other grounds operations as needed

• Tree Trimming

• Assist in mechanical repairs as needed

• Service and inspect machines used

• Assist with sprinkler system repair

• Herbicide Application

What We're Looking For

Self motivated worker who is willing to learn and can work individually or as part of a team.

Why Concordia?

• Excellent benefit package.
• A strong culture of teamwork and collaboration
• Opportunities for personal growth and career advancement

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid driver's license and insurable driving record
• Ability to operate various types of equipment
• Ability to obtain a medical card

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of horticulture
• Working knowledge of irrigation systems
• Chemical application knowledge and experience

Benefits and Salary:

Concordia College is proud to offer a competitive total compensation package:

• Health Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Preventative Chiropractic Program
• Retirement Plan
• Long-Term Disability Insurance (full-time only)
• Life Insurance (full-time only)
• 13 Paid holidays including the time off between Christmas and New Year's
• MN Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Up to 100% tuition with discounts and scholarships for yourself and dependents at Concordia College and Concordia Language Villages
• Up to 50% tuition discount for dependents with Oak Grove Lutheran Schools
• Up to 100% tuition discounts for dependents with participating partners: CIC-TEP, ELCA schools, and Tuition Exchange Inc.
• Extras: access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, athletic events, theatre events, purchase dining on campus, free MATbus rides
• Salary - 18.00 - 22.00 USD Hourly Wage

The final salary will be determined based on factors such as education, experience, skills, certifications, and alignment with the position's requirements. Other considerations may include internal equity and market conditions.

Employment Contingencies:

Background Check

Documents Needed to Apply

• Required Documents

• None

• Optional Documents

• Resume/Curriculum Vitae

• Cover Letter

• List of References

• Licensure

• Certification

• Training

• Other

Nondiscrimination Statement

Concordia College does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, public assistance status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or any other legally protected status. The College is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment and fostering an inclusive and respectful environment for all. Reasonable accommodations are available to qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

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