College Campus Groundskeeper

60 College Avenue near king george street, Annapolis MD

Description

St. John’s College is hiring groundskeepers to maintain and clean our campus facilities. Performs turf grass maintenance including, but not limited to: mowing, trimming, edging, seeding, watering and laying sod. Performs tree, shrub, and landscape bed maintenance including but not limited to: pruning, weeding, fertilizing, leaf removal, and pesticide applications. Performs tree, shrub, and flower installations along with other digging activities. Trash recycling and removal. Moves furniture, snow removal, event set-ups, ice melt applications and exterior repairs including walks, fences, gates, and pressure washing. Utilizes various equipment such as lawn mowers, riding tractors, string trimmers, chainsaws, etc., in the course of a normal work day. Responsible for cleaning, storing, and occasional maintenance of equipment. Work schedule may include nights and/or weekend shifts. Overtime may be required. Follows all safety guidelines. Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. High school diploma or GED. One year experience operating lawn equipment. Ability to work independently with little supervision. Physical stamina and ability to stand, walk, and stoop for prolonged periods of time. Ability to endure outside elements year round. Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record. Ability to work well with college community. Must be prompt and dependable. Compensation: Grade 6 Base Rate—$14.00/hr based on 35 hr work week, excellent benefits. For more details and to apply, visit our careers page on our website annapolis-job-openings St. John’s College is committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, and we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We invite applications from candidates with unique backgrounds and strive to create and maintain an environment that is inclusive, equitable, and welcoming. AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER