What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at University of the Incarnate Word?
Position Details
Position Information
Position Title Groundskeeper
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
Groundskeepers are responsible for maintaining the grounds and landscaping of assigned areas on all UIW campuses. This includes keeping UIW grounds areas clean and orderly, free of trash and debris. Groundskeepers report to Groundskeeper Supervisor.
Benefits
UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF ) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.
Job Duties
Job Duty Name Groundskeeper
Description Of Job Duties
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
8th grade education or higher.
Required Work Experience
One (1) to three (3) years in groundskeeper experience.
Preferred Qualifications
None.
Work Hours
Posting Details
Posting Number AS2128PO
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Type Full Time
Job Category Staff (non-exempt)
Desired Start Date 05/01/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to Groundskeeper Supervisor
Salary $31,200 annualized
Open Date 03/21/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
None.
EOE
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
Title IX
This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Position Information
Position Title Groundskeeper
UIW Mission
University of the Incarnate Word is a Catholic institution that welcomes to its community persons of diverse backgrounds, in the belief that their respectful interaction advances the discovery of truth, mutual understanding, self-realization, and the common good.
Position Summary
Groundskeepers are responsible for maintaining the grounds and landscaping of assigned areas on all UIW campuses. This includes keeping UIW grounds areas clean and orderly, free of trash and debris. Groundskeepers report to Groundskeeper Supervisor.
Benefits
UIW has been identified year after year as one of the nation’s Great Colleges to Work For based on employee feedback. UIW offers an outstanding benefits package for full-time employees that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, numerous paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Tuition benefits include UIW tuition waivers, tuition exchange programs and Brainpower Connection discounts for employees and dependents. Retirement benefits include 403b retirement plans with a 7% employer match, plus a retirement health solution. We also offer employer-paid Life/AD&D, long-term disability, pet insurance, an Employee Assistance Program ( EAP ), wellness programs, employee discount program, Public Service Loan Forgiveness ( PSLF ) eligibility and more! Please refer to the Human Resources webpage for additional details on our benefits and eligibility.
Job Duties
Job Duty Name Groundskeeper
Description Of Job Duties
- Mowing lawns.
- Trimming hedges.
- Watering plants.
- Installing sprinkler and irrigation systems.
- Maintaining gardens and lawns, including planting, fertilizing, weeding, soil conditioning, mulching and applying pesticides.
- Operating and maintaining garden and landscaping equipment.
- Scheduling specialty services such as ground leveling or patio installation.
- Ordering supplies and equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Ability to use and operate grounds equipment and/or tools (e.g. leaf sweepers, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers, hand truck, power lift gate, hammer drill, chain saw, basic hand tools, etc.).
- Ability to repairi/maintain irrigation systems.
- Ability to plant shrubs, trees, flowers, pruning trees/shrubs.
- Ability to operate riding, push lawn mowers, and other turf related equipment.
- Ability to operate a power washer.
- Ability to operate a trash compactor.
- Experience in minor equipment maintenance (e.g. oil changes, blade sharpening, filter changes, spark plug changes, use of grease gun, etc.).
- Experience in work that requires customer service skills.
- Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
- Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA .
8th grade education or higher.
Required Work Experience
One (1) to three (3) years in groundskeeper experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Minimum of five (5) years experience.
- High school diploma or equivalent
None.
Work Hours
- Monday through Friday 8 hours per day with flexibility near the standard UIW business hours of 8am to 5pm.
- Note that start/end time flexibility for supervisor and crew will be based on seasonality and corresponding outside temperature
- Must be able to pull, push and lift 50 pounds.
- Work in inclement weather and exposure to heat, rain and cold.
- Work in high noise environments
Posting Details
Posting Number AS2128PO
Number of Vacancies 1
Job Type Full Time
Job Category Staff (non-exempt)
Desired Start Date 05/01/2025
Position End Date (if temporary)
Reports to Groundskeeper Supervisor
Salary $31,200 annualized
Open Date 03/21/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Special Instructions to Applicant
None.
EOE
UIW is committed to a policy of equal opportunity in employment, without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, gender identity or expression, veteran status, pregnancy, and religion (except in limited circumstances when religious preference is both permitted by law and deemed appropriate as a matter of University policy).
Title IX
This position is considered a “Responsible Employee” under Title IX federal regulations and “Mandatory Reporter” under Texas state law and the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy. As a Mandatory Reporter, this position requires you as the employee to promptly report any incident that you witness or receive information about Title IX violations. These reporting responsibilities are set out in the UIW Sexual Misconduct Policy.
Salary : $31,200
