What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at Marietta College?
Position Summary:
The Groundskeeper performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance duties to ensure that Marietta College's campus remains safe, attractive, and functional year-round. This position supports campus operations through landscape maintenance, recycling and waste management, event support, snow and ice removal, and the operation of grounds equipment.
Essential Functions of the Position:
- Prepare and execute plans for refuse compaction and removal, and recycling.
- Mowing, watering, weeding, trimming, seeding, fertilization and other grounds duties.
- Assist with training and supervise student employees assisting with recycling.
- Assist with campus events by preparing outdoor spaces and supporting event set up and breakdown as needed.
- Operate and maintain lawn mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, trimmers, blowers, snow removal equipment and other grounds maintenance equipment.
- Assist in snow removal.
- Work outside in all types of weather.
Requirements:
Required Experience & Education:
- Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
- Previous groundskeeping, landscaping, facilities, or outdoor maintenance required.
- Must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to frequently walk, stand, bend, kneel, climb, push, pull, and lift up to 60 pounds..
- Ability to withstand all types of weather (i.e. hot, cold, snow, ice, rain, etc).
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $14.75 per hour
Benefits:
- 403(b)
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15