Sr. Groundskeeper - Bowling Green : Job Details

Salary: $17.22 - $18.81 Hourly Location : Main Campus (BG), OH Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: BGSU00723 Division: Finance & Administration Department: Campus Services Opening Date: 03/14/2025 Closing Date: Continuous Pay Grade: 25 Summary Maintains all aspects of grounds, ensuring all lawns, planting areas, sidewalks and parking areas continually are healthy and are free from debris. Essential Functions

• Performs skilled grounds maintenance, including mowing, pruning, weeding, planting, fertilizing and applying herbicides to lawn, shrubbery and all planting areas.
• Maintains quality of sidewalks and parking areas by ensuring they are cleared of trash, debris, snow and ice.
• Cleans, repairs and performs minor service to equipment and vehicles used for grounds keeping duties.
• Participates in purchase of materials related to grounds keeping, including fertilizers, mulch, tools, chemicals and salt. Compares product prices and meets with sales representatives. Keeps accurate records and maintains inventory levels.

Minimum Qualifications Experience

• Six months related experience required

Education

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and be insurable under the University's insurance

Additional InformationEssential Competencies

• Knowledge of basic mathematical skills
• Knowledge of basic reading skills
• Ability to carry out verbal and/or written instructions
• Ability to effectively communicate, verbally and written
• Detail-oriented and highly accurate
• Ability to work in changing environment
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to interact effectively with students, faculty and/or staff or the public and represent BGSU appropriately
• Ability to coordinate or lead others in accomplishing work activities
• Knowledge of basic computer skills
• Ability to operate computers and peripheral equipment such as printers
• Knowledge of basic science and scientific methods
• Ability to operate and use manual and power custodial equipment
• Ability to operate hand and/or power grounds keeping equipment
• Ability to perform automotive and heavy equipment maintenance and repair
• Ability to operate heavy equipment

Required Documents to Upload to Application: Resume Deadline to apply: The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by March 28, 2025. BGSU does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. Bowling Green State University is an Equal Opportunity Educator and Employer. We are committed to ensuring an equal employment opportunity for all applicants and encourage applications from all regardless of sex, race, veteran-status, disability, age, gender identity, genetic information, religion, or sexual orientation. In compliance with the ADA Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a position with Bowling Green State University, please call 419-###-#### or email . Benefits Bowling Green State University provides a comprehensive benefit program as part of a total compensation package. This includes medical, prescription, dental, vision, health accounts (medical & dependent), life & disability insurance, retirement plans, employee assistance program and tuition fee waivers for employees and their eligible dependents as well as paid time off, flexible work options, holidays and parental leave. For more information, please visit Benefits-at-a-Glance.