Groundskeeper

Position Summary:

The Groundskeeper performs a variety of skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance duties to ensure that Marietta College's campus remains safe, attractive, and functional year-round. This position supports campus operations through landscape maintenance, recycling and waste management, event support, snow and ice removal, and the operation of grounds equipment.

Essential Functions of the Position:

• Prepare and execute plans for refuse compaction and removal, and recycling.
• Mowing, watering, weeding, trimming, seeding, fertilization and other grounds duties.
• Assist with training and supervise student employees assisting with recycling.
• Assist with campus events by preparing outdoor spaces and supporting event set up and breakdown as needed.
• Operate and maintain lawn mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, trimmers, blowers, snow removal equipment and other grounds maintenance equipment.
• Assist in snow removal.
• Work outside in all types of weather.

Requirements:

Required Experience & Education:

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous groundskeeping, landscaping, facilities, or outdoor maintenance required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and have a good driving record.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to frequently walk, stand, bend, kneel, climb, push, pull, and lift up to 60 pounds..
• Ability to withstand all types of weather (i.e. hot, cold, snow, ice, rain, etc).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.75 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person