Looking for a motivated, skilled, detail-oriented Groundskeeper II to join our team and work with a crew in maintaining the Oklahoma State University campus!
Responsibilities include working as part of a team to maintain the overall landscape, turf, and grounds in a designated zoned area, including parking lots, sidewalks, and other exterior areas, and/or specially assigned related projects.
This position will provide routine labor and equipment operations to support the maintenance and development of the University grounds.
Additional responsibilities include performing special tasks and acting as the working supervisor when assigned by Zone Leader, Supervisor, or Manager.
This position will require common knowledge of plants, various plant materials, trees, weed eaters, lawnmowers, and general garden tools, and the ability to work as a team and perform physical tasks outdoors in extreme heat and cold, high levels of dust; operating hazardous equipment, hazardous noise levels and handling hazardous odoriferous chemicals.
Reports directly to the Landscape Services Maintenance Supervisor and to the Landscape Services Manager in the absence of the Supervisor. Additional routine labor may be required to support other Facilities Management departments and staff, as well as frequent contact with campus faculty, staff and students.
Blackout Leave Periods: Landscape services has identified three blackout periods each year. No leave will be approved during these times.
Leave requests will not be approved for the month of May, August, and October until the dates for each event listed below are posted with main campus.

• Two weeks prior to First day of School for Fall Semester
• Two weeks before Homecoming
• Two weeks before Spring Commencement

The employee in this position may be required to work overtime after 4 pm, and/or shift work when management deems necessary. The ability to perform snow and ice removal tasks and respond at any time of the day or night when scheduled by management regardless of weather will be required; therefore, deeming you as essential personnel.
The job might require some irregular and extra hours as needed for projects and emergencies, this may include working during non-business hours which include evenings, Saturdays, Sundays and when the University is closed. Emergencies frequently involve difficult working conditions.
Work outside in extreme heat and cold and during precipitation; high levels of dust; operating equipment with hazardous noise levels; handling odoriferous chemicals.
This position is heavy in manual labor and requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally.
OSU offers a generous benefits package for continuous, regular positions, including but not limited to health, life, and retirement benefits, paid leave, and 13 paid holidays per year. Other benefits include employee and dependent tuition waivers, free gym memberships, a free, confidential employee assistance program, and much, much more!
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please provide resume and three work references for applicant consideration. Education & ExperiencePosition Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications: High School/GED
Two years of work experience related to the job duties as outlined in the job description.
Must work safely, adhere to all safety requirements, and promote a safe work environment.
Must use appropriate personal protective equipment as required (gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, etc.). These items are not for personal use.
Have before hire and maintain after hire a valid driver's license. A valid driver's license must be maintained for the operation of an OSU vehicle, which is required in the performance of job duties as assigned.
Able to follow directions as presented by supervisor.
Ability to operate grounds maintenance-related equipment.
Knowledge and keen understanding of landscaping and turf design, installation, and maintenance practices and principles. This position is heavy in manual labor and requires the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently and in excess of 50 pounds occasionally.
Ability to become proficient in the use of “AiM” Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) software and the use of mobile technology.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to those with previous groundskeeping, horticulture, landscape or related field with one year of supervisory experience.
Oklahoma State University (OSU) strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, OSU conducts pre-employment background checks on final candidates. Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal (felony and misdemeanor) history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the university, it is reasonable and prudent to do so. Oklahoma State University, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. Oklahoma State University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all individuals and does not discriminate based on race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or veteran status with regard to employment, educational programs and activities, and/or admissions. For more information, visit eeo.okstate.edu.