What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Groundskeeper position at Williston State College?
Hourly Wage: $15.00
Hours per Week: 16-40
Season: as early late April; as late as November
Status: Part-time or full-time hours are available; Seasonal, Temporary
Reports to: Director of Facilities
Summary
The Summer/Fall Groundskeeper position is responsible for performing lawn care and groundskeeping duties, minor maintenance, and other miscellaneous duties to ensure the WSC campus grounds and facilities are maintained in a healthy, safe, and sanitary manner. Work assignments will be scheduled by the Grounds Crew Manager.
Responsibilities
- Mow, trim, edge, and rake lawn
- Weed landscaping arrangements and dispose refuse
- Plant flowers and foliage
- Pick-up refuse and dispose of properly
- Prune, trim, and water bushes and trees
- Sweep pavement as well as remove stones, trash, etc.
- Operate and maintain groundskeeping equipment including mowers, trimmers, hedge clippers, pruning shears, and chain saws
- Keep storage areas clean, stocked and organized
- Assist with campus-wide duties that may be assigned by Grounds Crew Manager
- Perform other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Lift and move up to 50 pounds
- Ability and willingness perform work in all types of weather conditions
- Operate hand tools and motorized equipment efficiently and safely
- Work independently as well as under the direction of others
- Effective team player
- Remain flexible in working with change in priorities
Minimum Requirements
- 18 years of age
Preferred Qualifications
- Groundskeeping experience
Benefits
- Summer housing provided for Williston State College students
For consideration, complete online application in full and attach the following:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
- References – email addresses required
Application Close Date: April 26, 2026
DISCLAIMER CLAUSE: This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of those principal job elements essential to making fair pay decisions and for determining job performance.
Additional Information
No Smoking Notice:
As an employer, the State of North Dakota prohibits smoking in all places of state employment in accordance with N.D.C.C. § 23-12-10.
EO/AA Statement:
Williston State College is an Equal Opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, gender expression/identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, participation in lawful off-campus activity, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, public assistance status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, spousal relationship to current employee, or veteran status, as applicable.
Veteran’s Preference Notice:
This position is subject to North Dakota Veteran’s Preference requirements.
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