Lead Groundskeeper and Landscaper
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Job Location:
Waverly, OH - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
WARTBURG COLLEGE
Title of Position:Lead Groundskeeper and Landscaper (Full-Time)
Position Summary:
Responsible to the Director of Maintenance and Cleaning. The Lead Landscaper and Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the beauty safety and sustainability of the colleges campus grounds. This position combines hands-on landscaping and groundskeeping work with leadership responsibilities ensuring that outdoor spaces are well-kept and welcoming. The Lead Landscaper and Groundskeeper leads team members coordinates daily operations and collaborates with Facilities Maintenance and cleaning staff to support campus events seasonal transitions and special projects.
Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate the daily work of landscaping and grounds staff including assignments training and performance guidance.
- Perform and oversee grounds maintenance: mowing trimming edging mulching fertilizing irrigation planting pruning weeding tree/shrub car etc.
- Lead seasonal work such as leaf removal snow and ice management athletic field preparation and campus-wide event setup/teardown.
- Develop and execute seasonal landscaping plans that enhance campus aesthetics sustainability and overall student/visitor experience.
- Create landscapes that minimize water consumption such as by incorporating drought-resistant grasses or indigenous plants.
- Operate vehicles or powered equipment such as mowers tractors twin-axle vehicles snow blowers chainsaws electric clippers sod cutters or pruning saws.
- Provide input on long-term campus beautification projects and grounds improvements.
- Care for established lawns by mulching aerating weeding grubbing removing thatch or trimming or edging around flower beds walks or walls.
- Plant seeds bulbs foliage flowering plants grass ground covers trees or shrubs and apply mulch for protection using gardening tools.
- Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks driveways parking lots fountains planters gardens or other grounds features.
- Remove snow from walks driveways parking lots and spread ice melt in those areas.
- Maintain irrigation systems including winterizing and startup.
- Monitor campus grounds for safety hazards damage or repair needs ensuring prompt resolution.
- Contribute to sustainability initiatives such as pollinator-friendly landscaping water conservation and eco-conscious grounds management.
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum technical training or certification in horticulture landscaping turf management or related field with associate degree preferred.
- 35 years of professional experience in landscaping groundskeeping or facilities support with at least 12 years in a leadership or supervisory role preferred.
- Strong knowledge of plant care turf management irrigation systems and groundskeeping practices.
- Proficiency in operating and maintaining landscaping/grounds equipment (mowers tractors trimmers blowers etc.).
- Strong organizational communication and leadership skills with the ability to direct and motivate a team.
- Physical ability to perform outdoor labor in all weather conditions including lifting over 50 pounds.
- Valid drivers license required.
Preferred Skills & Attributes:
- Commitment to sustainability and environmentally responsible landscaping/groundskeeping.
- Experience with athletic field care and snow removal operations.
- Problem-solving skills adaptability and attention to detail.
- Positive team-oriented approach with a focus on providing excellent service to the campus community.
Application Procedure:
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- Facilities Management
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Wartburg College is a private liberal arts college in Waverly, Iowa. Experience more through hands-on opportunities. Explore our programs and apply today!
