Job Details: Job Location: 2100 W University Ave - WICHITA, KS, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Category: Facilities, Friends University is seeking to fill the Groundskeeper position in Wichita Kansas. This position assists with the maintenance of all campus grounds seasonally from approximately March 1 through November 30.  The position also assists with all general maintenance tasks assigned by the Director of Physical Plant from approximately December 1 through February 28. Friends University is committed to work-life balance for its employees by offering flex work options, up to 4 weeks of vacation, 96 hours of sick leave per year, up to 13 1/2 paid holidays, half day Fridays June through July, up to 5% retirement matching, and free undergraduate tuition for you, your spouse, and your dependents. Friends University seeks to hire individuals who will embrace our mission and celebrate our commitment to equipping students to honor God in their personal, professional, and spiritual lives by adhering to the University’s RISE Core Values (Respect, Inclusion, Service and Excellence).  The mission of the University is: Friends University, a Christian University of Quaker heritage, equips students to honor God and serve others by integrating their intellectual, spiritual, and professional lives. Qualifications: Two year’s experience in grounds or related environment required, as is knowledge of riding mowers, lawn tractors, gas-powered edger, and trimmers, lawn vacuum, hedge trimmers, utility vehicle, and various hand tools; general maintenance experience is desired. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Must be able to work in all weather conditions and withstand extreme hot and cold working conditions, loud noise environments; lift 100 pounds; walk and/or stand for long periods of time, and climb, stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl.  Working in the boiler room requires being exposed to non-weather wet, humid conditions and extreme heat; working inside freezers requires being exposed to extreme non-weather cold. Position also requires work in high, precarious places, exposure to noxious odors, and electrical shock. Handling pesticides causes exposure to toxic fumes and caustic chemicals.  Working with all the different types of grounds machinery causes exposure to vibration. A valid driver’s license is required for this position.  A motor vehicle report will be run to verify insurability and to become an approved driver by the University’s insurance carrier. Please visit our employment site at https://www.friends.edu/employment-opportunities/  to apply.  Only applications submitted through this Friends University website application process will be accepted. Friends University aspires to be a model of excellence in higher education. As an expression of our Christian faith, we aim to prepare our students for success in a diverse and interconnected world by providing transformative learning experiences that embrace different viewpoints. As we seek individuals to join our Friends University community, we encourage candidates who share our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion to apply. Join us as we continue on this journey towards a more just and inclusive future for all. Equal Opportunity Employer Friends University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.