Sr. Groundskeeper

About the Department

Maintains all aspects of grounds, ensuring all lawns, planting areas, sidewalks and parking areas continually are healthy and are free from debris.

Position Duties

• 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

Other Qualifications

Essential 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

Application Deadline

The search committee will review applications until the position is filled; however, for best consideration, applications should be provided by May 11, 2026.

Required Application Materials & Evaluation

• Experience must be fully documented on the official application.
• The application will be used to evaluate if candidates meet the minimum requirements for the position and for consideration when determining starting pay rate.
• Experience requirements are inclusive of relevant professional experience, or experience attained through relevant internships, co-ops, student employment positions, or graduate assistantships.

Uploads

• Required: Resume (for supplemental information only)
• Optional: Cover Letter

Essential Requirement: Work Authorization

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.