Groundskeeper - Day Shift

Groundskeeper - Day Shift

Employer

Marian University (IN)

Location

Indianapolis, Indiana, United States

Salary

Competitive Salary

Date posted

Jul 3, 2025

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As a part of a diverse community of faculty and staff who represent many faith systems and worldviews, Marian University seeks a Groundskeeper - Day Shift, who will promote Marian University's Catholic Franciscan mission and identity by working closely with the Landscape Manager to maintain the beauty of the university grounds and outdoor spaces.

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining and improving site grounds. Assigned work such as mowing, trimming, planting & pruning, leaf removal, ground trash removal, snow removal, salt application, etc. may fluctuate by season. Essential functions and responsibilities of the position may vary by campus location based on client requirements and business needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Actively engages the Catholic Franciscan mission and identity of Marian University by modeling the Franciscan Sponsorship Values, honoring the legacy of the founding congregation, promoting unity in diversity, and integrating the Catholic Franciscan Intellectual traditions in courses, programs, and services.

Maintains and improves facility grounds

Performs tasks such as planting, trimming of shrubs and trees, mowing, weeding, fertilizing, sweeping, raking, salting, snow plowing and shoveling snow, removing ice, etc.

Operate various types of equipment including power mowers, saws, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, sprayers, etc.

Will operate trucks and tractors and attachments used to maintain grounds as needed

Clean and upkeep sidewalks, cracks and curb lines, driveways, parking lots, etc.

Adheres to all safety policies and procedures

Other duties and tasks as assigned by manager or supervisor.

Will assist in providing special set-up for campus events, as well as general furniture, fixtures, and equipment moves around campus.

Responsible for the removal of all exterior trash from campus buildings and grounds daily.

Effective oral and written communication

Excellent interpersonal and coaching skills

Demonstrated accuracy, thoroughness, and quality of work.

Highly motivated, self-directed work ethic

Ability to identify and problem solve in an effective manner.

Must be able to utilize data to inform and implement decisions.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with employees and leadership.

Required Qualifications:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Must have and be able to maintain a valid Indiana Driver's License without restrictions.

Previous experience in grounds keeping/horticulture required

Must be able to work independently with limited supervision

Working knowledge of grounds keeping principals and power landscape equipment

Must be able to adhere to safety procedures to do physical risks

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this , the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, equipment, or controls; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Work involves exposure to unusual elements and extreme temperatures, on occasion requiring alternative scheduling due to inclement weather. Specific vision abilities required by this include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

For Consideration All Applications Require:

Cover Letter

Current resume or CV

Contact information of three professional references. The reference contact information must be entered after the application is submitted in the "My Presence" section of the applicant profile.

Responses to the supplementary mission & identity questions.

Please Review Marian University's Mission & Identity Statement before responding to the supplementary questions on your application:

Marian University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All individuals, including minorities, women, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.