Overview of Groundskeeper
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is seeking a Groundskeeper. The Groundskeeper will performs landscape maintenance tasks, operate and provide preventive maintenance to Grounds Department equipment. Also, performs asphalt and concrete maintenance, assists in maintaining entrances, parking lots, sidewalk surfaces, turf areas, beds and appearance of campus grounds. Provides support services to campus operations and performs any other services as requested by the supervisor. Is available to work overtime when needed. Possible travel to other PNW locations.
Pay:
- $18.00/hour
Schedule:
- Tuesday - Saturday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm
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Duties and Responsibilities of Groundskeeper
- Operates Grounds equipment in performing landscape maintenance tasks such as weeding, planting, pruning, trimming, sowing, watering, edging, fertilizing, mowing, pond maintenance, core aerification, sweeping, plowing and discing using sophisticated equipment
- Applies both pre-emergent and post-emergent herbicides to control weeds
- Applies insecticides where appropriate
- Assist in the maintenance of greenscape irrigation systems
- Maintain appearance of grounds by maintaining entrances, parking lots, sidewalk surfaces, turf areas, beds and appearance of campus grounds by daily picking up of litter and trash and cleaning of areas as prescribed by supervisor
- Empties trash containers and refuse from campus as needed
- Reviews campus grounds (buildings, asphalt, sidewalks, signs, etc.) for possible problems. Maintain all parking areas including roadways and lots
- Remove snow and ice from lots and roads. Apply de-icers when conditions exist
- Maintain and repair grounds equipment by performing preventive maintenance and minor repairs
- Erect signage upon request or when needed. Assist with moves, building clean outs, block off parking lots, moving picnic tables, tent installs and event set ups
Benefits of Groundskeeper
- Full benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Retirement, Life Insurance and more
- Ten paid vacation days first year of employment
- Ten paid holidays
- University paid and matching contribution to retirement
- University contribution to Health Savings Account –
- Plus, a chance to earn more through participating in University Wellness Initiatives
- Employee Wellness Programs
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition remission for you, your spouse and dependent children at any Purdue campus
For more information on our excellent benefit package, please visit: https://www.pnw.edu/human-resources/benefits/
Education of Groundskeeper
- HS diploma/ GED or Equivalent education and experience
Experience of Groundskeeper
- Two years of demonstrated work experience in the Grounds/Landscape profession
Core Competencies of Groundskeeper
- Ability to follow written and verbal instructions
- General mechanical and repair skills
- Perform job responsibilities with direct or indirect supervision
- Valid driver’s license required
- Be able to bend, kneel, climb a ladder up to 10 ft. high, and lift up to 100 lbs.
- Must have the ability to operate grounds equipment such as tractor/loaders with manual transmissions, riding mowers with hydraulic controls, loader, snow removal equipment, aerial lift, Toolcat, etc
Additional Information
Professional references will be verified prior to any offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon completion of successful background check along with a motor vehicle records check if applicable.
Purdue University Northwest is an equal opportunity/equal access university.
Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a student-centered university that transforms lives through innovative education, impactful research and community engagement. Located in Northwest Indiana in the greater Chicago area and near the Indiana Dunes National Park, PNW serves approximately 9,000 students, including 6,000 core students, in a wide range of academic programs at the baccalaureate, master’s and applied doctoral levels.
Purdue Northwest employs more than 1,000 faculty and staff members for operations at its main campus in Hammond, Ind., and its branch campus in Westville, Ind., plus additional sites in Northwest Indiana including the Gabis Arboretum near Valparaiso, Ind. PNW’s values reflect the university’s commitment to respect, innovation, a student-centric university, and excellence.
PNW is consistently ranked among the best public regional universities in U.S. News & World Report’s annual Best Colleges report and is recognized as a First Scholars institution as well an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University. With its vision to cultivate leaders, inspire excellence, and impact our world, PNW advances the socioeconomic mobility of its students and positively impacts regional development.