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Job Description
Position Summary
The Grounds Department at the College of Saint Benedict invites applications for a fulltime 1.0 FTE) benefiteligible position of Groundskeeper.
The Groundkeeper position is responsible for the care and maintenance of all campus lawns hedges and trees as well as all other duties associated with providing a wellmaintained appearance to the campus. The Groundskeeper is also responsible for routine maintenance and repair of all department tools and equipment. In addition this person will assist in the supervision of student employees.
This position is designated as essential staff and participates in snow and ice removal from roads sidewalks paths and other areas. This position responds to emergency situations outside of normal working hours.
Institutional Inclusion Visioning Statement
The College of Saint Benedict (CSB) and Saint Johns University (SJU) believe that an excellent liberal arts education requires an understanding and appreciation of cultural difference and that everyone deserves to feel safe and morally valued. To that end we will challenge our own practices and systems. Our commitment to an inclusive environment will be incorporated into all decisionmaking processes. We dedicate ourselves to cultivating an equitable inclusive community founded on respect for all persons.
CSB and SJU offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits program (click the benefits tab above the position summary section to view more information). For further information regarding our institutions visit CSBSJU.
The posted wage represents CSB and SJUs good faith estimate of likely compensation at the time of posting. Actual pay will be dependent upon several factors including the candidates experience qualifications and skills and may fall outside of the range indicated.
Responsibilities
- Mowing trimming and raking of lawns.
- Assist with proper planting pruning trimming and general care of trees on inner campus.
- Assist with snow and ice removal to ensure safety of sidewalks stairs and parking lots including hand shoveling. Assists with snow removal from roofs and sets barricades and signage to protect areas from falling snow and ice as requested.
- Repair and maintenance of all departmental tools and equipment.
- Maintenance and marking of athletic fields.
- Installation and repair of pavers.
- Assist in supervising grounds student employees as they perform daily duties.
- Help train student employees in the proper and safe operation and preventive maintenance of equipment and power tools.
- Campus refuse pick up and removal (secondary job function).
- Perform other duties as assigned to help with the daily operation of the Grounds department.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree required; a twoyear technical college degree in Horticulture Landscape or Grounds Maintenance preferred.
- One or more years of experience in nursery/greenhouse operations grounds maintenance or landscape construction preferred.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of basic equipment maintenance and repair; formal training in mechanical or small engine repairs preferred.
- Working knowledge of OSHA safety standards.
- Knowledge of horticulture methods and materials landscaping fertilizer and pesticide applications and the cultivation of trees and woody plants or a willingness to gain expertise in these areas.
- Strong leadership organizational and communication skills to help supervise student employees and work efficiently with grounds staff faculty and members of the college and monastic communities.
- Current drivers license with a satisfactory driving record required and maintained.
- Availability during offduty hours for campus snow removal special events and unexpected situations.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to safely operate various types of grounds maintenance equipment (i.e. chain saws pole saws mowers leaf blowers tractors loaders bobcats with different attachments power equipment trucks snowplows lifts utility vehicles field markers ladders and hand tools). Capable of using proper safety equipment (i.e. harnesses) while climbing trees working on ladders or while elevated by a lift.
- Regularly lifts or pushes objects up to 50 pounds with occasional lifting of objects up to 80 pounds.
- Works outdoors in extreme weather conditions including heat humidity and cold.
- Holds or has the ability to obtain a DOT health card.
- Ability to perform physical tasks for extended periods including lifting pushing pulling stooping and reaching squatting standing etc. as required.
- Ability to work with and or around hazardous chemicals in a safe manner.
- Performs physical tasks for extended periods including lifting pushing pulling stooping reaching squatting and standing.
- Works safely with and around hazardous chemicals.
- Performs duties both indoors and outdoors on uneven terrain and over long distances lifting or moving equipment weighing up to 40 pounds.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:
- Travel between the campuses of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint Johns University.
To Apply
Applications are accepted online by clicking on Apply. Candidates are asked to complete the application form and submit a letter of application and resume.
If you require an accommodation to participate in The College of Saint Benedict hiring process please contact Human Resources ator .
It is the policy of CSB to conduct a preemployment background check. An offer of employment is contingent upon a successful background check. CSB also utilizes EVerify as part of its onboarding process to confirm work authorization.
The College of Saint Benedict is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
