Groundskeeper
La Roche University invites applications for a Groundskeeper position.
La Roche embraces its Catholic identity while welcoming people of all faiths and backgrounds, fosters global citizenship and creates a community of scholars from around the world. The University empowers all members of the community to become lifelong learners, achieve success in their chosen careers, and promote justice and peace in a constantly changing global society.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Assist Athletics with field requirements and scheduled events
- Maintain Campus Wide grounds in summer: mow, trim, weed control, plant, prune, etc.
- Maintain Campus Wide grounds in winter: snow & ice removal from parking lots, driveway, and sidewalks by using shovels, spreaders, dump truck & plow.
- Perform other seasonal grounds work such as raking leaves, sweeping, protecting plants, and involvement in light up night.
- Pick up trash around buildings and resident halls and empties trash receptacles.
- Perform preventative maintenance tasks on tools, lawn equipment and Facilities fleet vehicles.
- Maintains Athletic fields, planting and over seeding and artificial turf maintenance.
- Carry out other facility related tasks such as deliveries, set-ups/teardowns for special events.
- Performs other duties as requested.
Minimum Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- Ability to work in noisy, hot, and cold climates
- Valid driver’s license
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to use hand and power tools applicable to trade
- Knowledge of lawn equipment (trimmers, mowers, blowers, etc.) and snow removal equipment (plow truck, blowers, etc.)
- Ability to operate maintenance, grounds, and custodial equipment such as: hand tools, power tools, cleaningi equipment, etc.
- Understand and comply with MSDS and HAZCOM procedures and policies as part of La Roche University’s OSHA compliance program
- Understand and comply with OSHA’s Bloodborne Pathogen Standard
- Understand and comply with OSHA requirements for personal protective equipment (PPE)
Physical Requirements:
- Standing, walking, kneeling, stooping over 75% of the work day
- Some sitting required for internal office work
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds
In order for applications to be fully processed, a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resume, and contact information for at least three professional references must accompany a completed application. Candidates must pass background clearances and submit official transcripts prior to the issuance of a contract. Review of applicants will begin immediately; position open until filled.
Qualified applicants can complete an online application by clicking on the following link:
Applicants for this position must have current legal authorization to work in the United States. La Roche University will not sponsor or take over the sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity.
No Relocation Assistance
It is the policy of La Roche University to promote equal opportunity to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color creed, age, religion, gender, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, non-job-related disability or medical condition, or any other legally protected status.