Overview of Groundskeeper

Purdue University Northwest 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.

Pay:

• $18.00/hour

Schedule:

• Tuesday - Saturday 6:30 am - 3:00 pm

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/

Purdue University Northwest (PNW) is a premier metropolitan university dedicated to empowering transformational change in our students and in our community. We offer two campuses serving approximately 8,800 undergraduate and graduate students. At PNW, we value academic excellence, support growth, and celebrate diversity.

PNW sits between Chicago’s skyscrapers and Lake Michigan’s sandy shores.  You can have all the perks of a world-class city just a short drive away or enjoy the natural beauty of the Indiana Dunes National Park and Lake Michigan just 15 miles away.

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

FLSA Status