Seasonal Groundskeeper
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology has a great opportunity
for a Seasonal Groundskeeper who would like to join our Groundskeeping team in
Facilities Operations and be a key member of our success.
As a Seasonal Groundskeeper, working during the months of
May through October and a regular shift of 7:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m., Monday through
Friday, you will perform landscaping tasks using power equipment and hand tools
to maintain the Institute grounds. You will assist in mowing lawns, trimming
weeds, and raking the leaves as assigned. As a member of the Groundskeeping
team, you will also pick up and remove trash prior to mowing a designated area,
trim bushes, shrubs, and hedges, prepare soil and plant flowers, bushes,
hedges, or shrubs. You will also plant trees and prune them, when necessary,
apply fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed. As a Seasonal
Groundskeeper, you will assist in completing snow removal tasks such as
shoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways as needed during winter months as well
as operate a snow-blower or snowplow to clear roads, driveways, and parking
lots.
Qualified candidates will hold a high school diploma or
equivalent and one year of professional work experience. Successful completion
of pre-employment screenings that include a background check, motor vehicle
report, and physical ability assessment are required of the selected
finalist(s).
In addition to the required qualifications, preferred
candidates will have the ability to operate various types of power equipment
including lawnmowers, trimmers, hedge trimmers, leaf blowers, and other
landscaping equipment. Ability to use hand tools required for landscaping.
Ability to follow instructions and complete assignments. Extensive knowledge of
landscaping techniques and processes. Excellent time management
skills.
At Rose-Hulman, your successes are celebrated in a
welcoming, supportive, and flexible environment with a number of benefits and
resources including a variety of health benefit options; voluntary benefits
such as Group Accident and/or Group Critical Illness Insurance, Pet Insurance,
and Caregiver Resources; participation in Tuition Exchange; a generous and
flexible paid leave program and dedicated time for professional development. As
a Rose-Hulman employee, you will also enjoy access to full-service fitness
facilities and programming; a performing arts center featuring national touring
acts and campus productions; and access to state-of-the-art labs, facilities,
and equipment. All employees experience opportunities to have an impact on
student lives and be part of a greater purpose through multidisciplinary
project collaboration that can have a global impact as well as receiving
continual encouragement and support of philanthropic and volunteer
opportunities.
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is a STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) focused institution, whose students’
education and success are the nucleus of everything we strive for. We support
and recognize excellence in teaching, learning, innovation, and intellectual
growth of our students, faculty, and staff. Our campus culture is
student-focused, welcoming, and inclusive. Here, we believe that every employee
has a role to play in the mission of the institute: to provide our students with
the world's best undergraduate science, engineering, and mathematics education
in an environment of individual attention and support.
Located on the banks of the Wabash River and conveniently
located within driving distance of seven major cities, Terre Haute is a vibrant
community with a revitalized downtown, museums, parks, four higher ed
institutions, a rich historical past, and dynamic food, music, and arts scene.
Rose-Hulman conducts background checks for all prospective
employees, including criminal history, education, social media, employment,
driving records, and reference checks, where relevant to job duties. The scope
depends on the role's responsibilities and Institute necessity. Information
from background checks will be used solely to assess a candidate's suitability
for employment, ensuring a safe and productive workplace, and will be handled
in compliance with federal and state laws.
Applications: Only online applications/resumes submitted via the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Employment Opportunities website, jobs.rose-hulman.edu, will be accepted until the position is filled. Contact Human Resources via email, HRApply@rose-hulman.edu, for questions.
EEO
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology is an equal
opportunity employer. It is the Institute’s policy to treat all employees and
applicants equally according to their individual qualifications, abilities,
experiences, and other employment standards. Rose-Hulman will not discriminate
against any employee, applicant for employment, student or applicant for
admission, including protections for those opposing discrimination or
participating in any complaint process on campus or within the Equal Employment
Opportunity Commission or other human rights agencies. Rose-Hulman Institute of
Technology is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable
accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services,
programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact
the Office of Human Resources.