What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at University of Dayton?
Work Type: Staff Full Time (1500 hours or greater)
Location: Dayton, OH
Category: Bargaining Unit, AFSCME
Department: Grounds Maint Ops - 801553
Pay Grade: 1 - Non Exempt (BU Facilities Maint)
Advertised: March 25, 2025
Applications close:
The University of Dayton is seeking a dedicated and experienced Groundskeeper to join our Facilities Management & Planning division. As a Groundskeeper, you will play a vital role in maintaining the beautiful and welcoming campus environment that our students, faculty, and staff enjoy every day.
This BU individual will be responsible for all aspects of maintenance of the University Grounds including Residential Properties. The Groundskeeper is responsible for the operation of some mechanized equipment assigned to the department, which includes, but may not be limited to carts, mowers, tractors, trucks, snow plows and vacs.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Must be able to read and write English
- Two (2) year’s experience in commercial Grounds Maintenance position
- Experience in operating trucks, loaders, large tractors and other job related tools and equipment
- Skilled in operating standard transmission vehicles
- Must be able to follow detailed instructions, both oral and written
- Individual must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the University which includes a low-risk driving record
While not everyone may possess all of the preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:
- Current Pesticide License
- Must be able to work independently
- Paver/irrigation/landscaping experience
To apply please submit a cover letter addressing each minimum qualification and any applicable preferred qualifications that you meet.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The University does not provide work visa sponsorship for this position.
Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of age, race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.
