What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at Iowa Lakes Community College?
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
This is a full-time position located on the Emmetsburg Campus. Individual needs to possess skills in one or more specific trade areas but will be primarily engaged in duties related to maintaining lawns and landscaping, including planting, fertilizing, weeding, soil conditioning, mulching, and applying herbicides and pesticides, operating and maintaining lawn and landscaping equipment, and snow removal. Employee will also be required to perform custodial or janitorial duties as directed by the Facilities Manager. Requires early morning responsibilities and possible weekend and evening hours. Job duties may be performed at all campuses and in all buildings or facilities. Computer skills are beneficial. This is an “essential” personnel position and will require the employee to work during periods of adverse weather.
Position: Groundskeeper
Classification: Classified
Department: Building & Grounds
Report to: Emmetsburg Facilities Manager
- Mow and maintain lawns and landscaping.
- Spray for weeds and fertilize lawns.
- Maintain lawn and landscape equipment.
- Act as security personnel by monitoring for unusual activities or personnel and reporting same.
- Work collaboratively with others to accomplish assigned tasks.
Frequent (34-66%)
- Remove trash and debris from the grounds.
- Remove snow and ice from sidewalks or driveways during winter months.
- Order parts or equipment as needed for repair or replacement.
Occasional (10-33%)
- Maintain parking lots and sidewalks.
- Lock or unlock facility as directed by supervisor or according to building schedule.
- Custodial work in buildings and on grounds.
- Maintenance of building exteriors.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
- Represent the College in a most positive manner to employees, students, visitors, and the general public.
- Ability to perform medium lifting and repetitious physical activity.
- Experience, training, or education sufficient to perform duties and responsibilities normally associated with a skilled trade occupation.
- Knowledge of use of herbicides and pesticides and their application.
- Knowledge of and ability to safely operate lawn, landscaping and snow removal equipment.
- Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
- Ability to use common maintenance and repair tools, such as hammers, saws, wrenches, etc.
- Ability to use computer to include Excel spreadsheets.
SPECIAL DEMANDS:
Medium work. Position requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (10-33%); up to 20 pounds frequently (34-66%); and up to 10 pounds constantly to lift or move objects. Must be able to perform routine stooping, bending, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions continually. Occasional kneeling and crawling. May be subject to bio-hazardous waste, chemicals, moving mechanical parts, electrical current, working on scaffolding and ladders, atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system or the skin, fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases or poor ventilation, noise, and vibrations. Must complete Bloodborne Pathogens Training due to potential exposure to blood or body fluids while performing cleaning duties. Possess or be willing to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Employee will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to attend all Safety meetings, CPR training, and other work-related training. Possess or willingness to obtain Commercial Applicators license.
Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions, job duties/responsibilities, and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
High School diploma or equivalency required. Education, training, or experience in skilled groundskeeping areas sufficient to function independently in diagnosing problems, making repairs, or replacements is required. Custodial or housekeeping experience helpful. Preference will be given to those who currently have a CDL and/or commercial applicators license.
Salary: 17.20 per hour
Fringe Benefits:
Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays. Employee health, dental, and vision insurance. Partially funded family insurance available. Employee life and disability insurance. Employee retirement plan.
APPLICATION PROCESS:
The following items must be included in your application packet before it will be considered a complete application:
- Applicant Confidential Information form (This data is used to comply with government required affirmative action record keeping only and is not used for applicant screening purposes.)
- A letter addressing your qualifications for the position
- A resume
- A copy of transcripts, with originals due upon hiring
Only complete application packets will be considered for the position vacancy.
Position open until filled. Review of applications will begin May 5, 2025.
Executive Director of Human Resources
712-362-0433 ext. 4433 | tahrens@iowalakes.edu
Administration Campus
Human Resources & Payroll Coordinator
712-362-0423 Ext: 4423 | bbrown@iowalakes.edu
Administration Campus
Human Resources Specialist
712-362-0409 Ext: 4409 | lmmiller@iowalakes.edu
Administration Campus
