About this opportunity
Missouri Western State University lists this Groundskeeper/Events opportunity in saint joseph, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Groundskeeper/EventsThe Groundskeeper for Missouri Western State University joins a team of individuals who take pride in caring for the University property. The Groundskeeper performs maintenance and upkeep of the beautiful university grounds, landscaping, parking lots, streets, and athletic fields. Enjoy a great schedule and excellent benefits including generous paid time off, retirement, insurance and paid tuition for employee and/or dependents.Essential Duties:Maintains university grounds, parking lots, streets, and athletic fields by mowing, landscaping, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, and patching with the aid of grounds maintenance equipment; including tractors, backhoes, skid loaders, dump trucks, and snow removal equipment.Performs routine maintenance and repair on grounds equipment.Picks up trash on campus grounds and streets and empties exterior campus waste receptacles.Assists with moving equipment, materials, supplies, furnishings, etc. for departments and university events.Assists in the installation of underground utilities, such as sprinkler systems, water, gas, sewer, and electrical lines.Measures and paints athletic fields for games and events and performs maintenance on sprinkler systems.Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:Care and maintenance of turf, trees and flowersOperation and maintenance of grounds equipmentSafe operation of mowers, tractors, backhoes, skid loaders, and dump trucksCommunication as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisors, administrators, and the general publicRequired Qualifications:High School Diploma or GEDThree years of groundskeeping experienceCandidate must have experience in lawn care, landscaping, and snow removalMust be experienced in operating heavy equipment, tractor, trucks, and skid loaderAbility to work outside in all weather conditionsAble to work on call nights and weekends for emergency call in workAbility to frequently lift 50 poundsAbility to stand and walk on hard or uneven surfacesCandidate must have reliable transportation and a valid driver's license, preferably a Class E license, or willing to obtain within 90 daysCandidate must be safety minded and have the ability to show up to work on time, consistentlyPreferred Qualifications:Experience in horticulture, farming and landscapingState chemical applicator's licensePhysical Demands:Very Heavy Work: Exerting in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.Incumbents may be subjected to moving mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, fumes, odors, dusts, gases, poor ventilation, chemicals, oils, extreme temperatures, inadequate lighting, work space restrictions, intense noises, and travel.FLSA: Non-ExemptAdditional Demands: Some nights, weekends and holidays required. OT as required.Hours of Work: M-F 7am-3:30pmPosting Detail Information:Posting Number: S849POpen Date: 07/20/2026Priority Deadline: 07/27/2026Open Until Filled: Yes
Worksite address
saint joseph, MO, 64507, US
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