Groundskeeper

Summary and Purpose:

This position provides services to maintain and enhance the grounds of Aquinas College.  

Essential Functions:

• Mows, weeds, and edges the lawns on campus. 
• Prunes, trims, and plants annuals and perennials.
• Participates in the upkeep and maintenance of synthetic athletic fields.
• Removes trash, makes road repairs, and maintains and repairs irrigation systems.
• Shovels, plows, and salts the walkways and steps, as needed.
• Directs the activities of temporary employees, as necessary.
• Works on-call as needed November-April.
• Performs other job duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must have grounds keeping experience.
• Must have State of Michigan Driver’s License.
• Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a Michigan Pesticide Applicator’s License within the first six months of employment.
• Must have knowledge of irrigation.
• Must be able to operate a tool cat, front end loader, and mowing equipment.
• Must be able to run a chainsaw for tree removal.
• Must have a working knowledge of pruning shrubs and trees.
• Knowledge of turf grass and weeds preferred.
• Knowledge of perennials and annuals, along with installation, preferred.
• Must be able to be on-call 24 hours a day from November to April.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. with assistance.
• Must be able to work up to 8 hours outside bending, stooping, digging, kneeling, using a shovel or other tools.
• 24 hour on-call availability is required from November to April.
• Must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.