Groundskeeper

About the position

Working collaboratively with the Grounds team, the Groundskeeper is responsible for the care, preparation, and maintenance of the University grounds using hand or power tools or equipment. The Groundskeeper also diagnoses and corrects horticulture problems within the scope of required expertise.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and care for University grounds and athletic fields utilizing various hand or power landscaping tools and equipment.
• Plant, fertilize, prune, and maintain the health of trees, shrubs, plants, flowers, lawns and other vegetation.
• Prepare chemicals for work application and mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides.
• Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters and other grounds features.
• Work with Supervisor and Irrigation Specialist/Lead Groundskeeper to adjust irrigation methods.
• Gather and remove litter and debris daily.
• Perform manual weeding, applying herbicides and pest abatement as needed.
• Care for natural turf fields and repair and reseed turf fields after heavy usage or damage.
• Care for established lawns by weeding, removing thatch, trimming and edging.
• Remove snow/ice from stairs, porches, walkways, driveways, parking lots and roadways as needed.
• Apply bark dust to shrub beds and tree wells.
• Manually irrigate newly planted areas as needed.
• Work in greenhouse as assigned.
• Participate in preparation/set-up for graduation and special events.
• Comply with University safety standards and policies.
• Provide department guidance and/or clarification on department processes assigned to students and temporary employees.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Six months to one year of general labor, farming, gardening, nursery, groundskeeping or similar work experience.
• Prior experience in landscape maintenance is strongly preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate with Linfield staff, students and community members.
• Possession of a valid Oregon Driver's License.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Detail orientation, with considerable attention to order and cleanliness.
• Ability to work well in a team or alone, in all weather conditions.
• Ability to perform heavy physical labor on a daily basis.
• Hold or ability to obtain herbicide endorsement and/or applicator's license.