Groundskeeper Reports to: Grounds Manager FLSA: Full Time (Non-Exempt) Position Summary: This is a year-round position for individuals who love to work outdoors, perform landscaping tasks, or have a strong desire to learn/improve their landscaping skills. Groundskeepers will be responsible for keeping all outdoor areas of our campus clean, beautiful, and safe for our guests and co-workers. Duties & Responsibilities: • Keeping campus free from litter • Cleaning spills from walkways • Maintaining water features • Fall/Spring landscape cleanups • Operating power equipment such as blowers, string trimmers, and chainsaws • Mowing grass with push mower, riding mower/0 turn mower • Trimming and edging turf grass areas • Planting and maintaining ornamental plants • Planting and maintaining trees • Landscaping/hardscaping new and existing areas • Applying pesticides including herbicides, insecticides, and fungicides • Applying plant fertilizers • Perform repairs and maintenance to outdoor structures including walking paths, nature trails, fences, and some minor repairs to building exteriors. • Safe and cautious operation of a Gator Utility Vehicle • Help with snow removal in winter • Assist with campus wide events such as concerts, Apple Fest, Octoberfest, etc. Job Requirements: • 1-2 years of landscaping experience preferred, but not required. • Must have a desire to work outdoors, year-round. • Must be self-motivated, trustworthy, conscientious, and work well alone/unassisted or with limited supervision and as well as part of a team unit. Physical Requirements: • Must be able to safely lift and carry equipment and loads frequently exceeding 50 pounds.