Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

Location

1972 Clark Ave, Alliance, OH

Job Type

Staff - Full Time

Job Number

2025-00616

Department

Business Affairs

Division

Physical Plant

Opening Date

10/09/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Description

The University of Mount Union is seeking a Groundskeeper for an open position within the physical plant department. The Grounds and Fleet Staff person is responsible for supporting all activities in the Physical Plant. The staff person will work with the assigned Area Supervisor and other staff to assure that all duties and responsibilities of the Grounds and Fleet Department are successfully completed.

Responsibilities

• Operate push mowers and riding mowers performing regular mowing of all University owned properties. Also operate other equipment including tractors, tow motor, standard shift trucks, and power washer.
• Perform manual labor shoveling topsoil and mulch, pulling weeds, planting flowers, raking leaves, picking up trash and debris, emptying trash cans, trimming shrubs and trees, unloading trucks, painting sports fields and other physical jobs as directed.
• Perform light mechanical repairs and service work on University vehicles and equipment including vans, trucks, cars, tractors, mowers and golf carts.
• During winter weather conditions, assist with snow and ice removal of all University buildings and grounds. Duties include shoveling snow, spreading de-icing materials, operating a snow brush on a tractor and operating a truck with a snow plow.
• Perform other duties as directed by the Grounds and Fleet Supervisor or other Physical Plant Supervisors.

The University provides professional training in all aspects of the Groundskeeping area. The Grounds Team is part of the Physical Plant Department with responsibilities for the care and upkeep of the 128-acre campus including 55 University owned buildings containing over 1.3 million square feet of building space.

Qualifications

Previous grounds keeping experience helpful but not required. Knowledge of trees, plants and other horticulture helpful but not required. This position requires extensive physical activity including lifting and maneuvering up to 80 pounds, bending, climbing stairs, operating equipment, and other similar duties. A positive work attitude and a willingness to work together as a team are essential. Good verbal and written communication skills required. Must be available to work any shift, if needed. A valid drivers license and succesful MVR is required to operate University vehicles.

This position is required to complete assigned University compliance training as communicated by the University.

The specific statements shown in each section of this description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. When requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

The University of Mount Union is an equal opportunity employer. The University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, marital or parental status, pregnancy, disability, or genetic information in student admissions, financial aid, educational or athletic programs, or employment as now or may hereafter be required by university policy and federal or state law.

For benefit eligible positions, the University of Mount Union provides a comprehensive benefits package including, but not limited to: free tuition, generous retirement contribution, medical/RX insurance through Aetna, dental and vision insurance, and group life and disability insurance. The University of Mount Union prides itself on its dedication to the health and well-being of its community and offers tobacco cessation resources, as all campus buildings and property are tobacco free.

• Participation in most benefit programs is optional and participation is effective after the completion of the formal enrollment process and after the appropriate waiting periods. A detailed explanation of benefits offered for this position is provided by Human Resources during on-campus interviews.

Employer University of Mount Union

Address 1972 Clark Ave

Alliance, Ohio, 44601

Phone (330) 829-6560

Website http://www.mountunion.edu/