Groundskeeper - FT

Position Title: Groundskeeper

Reports To: Director of Buildings and Grounds

Department: Buildings and Grounds

FLSA Status: Non- Exempt

Employment Status: Full time

Position Summary:

Responsible for performing day-to-day operations to maintain and preserve the campus grounds in a way that enriches campus beautification and positively promotes the mission of Mount Mary University. Will work independently under the supervision of the Director of Buildings and Grounds.

Primary Responsibilities:

Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintenance of campus grounds to include athletic fields, planting beds, gardens, impervious surfaces, walking trails, etc.
• Responsibilities will include mowing, weeding, trimming, backpack blowing, mulching, planting, pruning, trimming, watering, edging, dividing plants, amending soils, aerating, leaf removal, seeding, composting, tilling, fertilizing, tree trimming, shoveling, snow removal and de-icing of surfaces, patching, striping, rolling, diagnosis and proper treatment of pests and diseases, painting, etc.
• Seasonal preparations such as installation and removal of snow fences, picnic tables, park benches, athletic field equipment, hoses, container plantings, etc.
• Responsible for the safe operation and maintenance of grounds-keeping equipment, tools, golf carts, and campus vehicle fleet. Ensure equipment is in safe/proper working condition, replace worn parts and maintain parts inventory as appropriate and within budget, call or send in equipment/vehicle when major repairs are needed. Maintain maintenance records accordingly.
• Maintenance of exterior campus signage, monuments, reflecting pool, and fountain.
• Event set up and tear down for campus functions.
• Monitor and track department expenses and budget.
• Obtain program funding from outside the University through solicitation and grant writing.
• Maintain campus garage in a neat and orderly fashion that is compliant with all codes and regulations.
• Survey campus on a regular basis to identify needs and ensure quality control, provide management with proposed solutions and cost analysis for approval to move forward.
• Supervise assistant groundskeeper employee(s) and other volunteers.
• Communicate effectively and display a professional manner when interacting with individuals inside and outside the MMU Community.
• Interact with the campus community in a positive manner.
• Supplement building maintenance crew as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations.

Skills and Experience:

• Minimum of 1-year of landscape maintenance experience.
• Ability and willingness to work in all types of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills are required.
• Motivated and ability to work independently and under minimal supervision.•
• Basic computer skills, including the ability to use the Microsoft Office suite.
• Demonstrated ability to build professional rapport, effectively lead a team and positively influence diverse groups.

Qualifications:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each primary duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform primary functions.

Physical Demands:

• Bending, lift up to and including 50 lbs. repeatedly
• Crawling, climbing, walking, kneeling, and sufficient strength and physical dexterity to perform duties and responsibilities of the job.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Some repetitive motion may be required

Working Conditions:

• Ability and willingness to work in all types of weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, and snow.
• Complete work required within a limited space
• Complete work required within a limited time

Mount Mary University welcomes and encourages applications from qualified candidates and all will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, ethnicity, pregnancy, disability, genetic information, or any other groups protected by law. Mount Mary seeks to hire and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its mission, vision, and values.