Groundskeeper

Notre Dame of Maryland University is seeking to hire three (3) groundskeepers to maintain the University campus grounds in a clean and orderly condition. The primary function of this position is to maintain the attractive appearance to current and prospective students, faculty, staff and outside guests.

Essential Functions will include:

1. Maintain grounds and athletic fields at the direction of the Grounds Supervisor.
2. Plant trees, shrubbery and flowers. Maintain them by performing such functions as watering, weeding, thinning, cultivation and transplanting as required.
3. Mow, trim and edge lawns as needed. Operate grounds equipment such as riding lawn mowers, tractors, stick edgers, backpack blowers, string trimmers, snow blowers and trucks with plow. Must be able to operate all equipment in a safe manner.
4. Plows and shovels snow from sidewalks, drives and parking lots. Spreads ice and snow melting product.
5. Uses hand and power equipment to keep sidewalks, drives, parking lots and grounds free of debris and maintained in good repair.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge: High school or trade school diploma, Maryland driver’s license required, ability to read and speak the English language, ability to understand safety training and requirements.
• Experience: Minimum of 1-year experience in grounds trade as described above. Requires a valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Skills: Numerical ability, spatial ability, form perception, motor coordination, finger dexterity, manual dexterity, color discrimination.
• Working Conditions: Extensive walking and riding on a daily basis. Exposure to heat, cold, freezing, and wet conditions. Exposure to snow, sun, rain, and windy conditions. Exposure to loud noise and vibration from operation equipment. Ability to lift 75 pounds. This position is designated as essential personnel.
• Typical schedule is 7:00am – 3:30pm, Monday – Friday. Schedule may include evenings and weekends on an as needed, on-call basis.

All applicants must submit:

1. Cover letter
2. Salary requirements
3. Resume
4. Contact information for 3 professional references

Additional Information:

Notre Dame of Maryland University does not discriminate in offering equal access to its educational programs and activities or with respect to employment terms and conditions on the basis of age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or protected veteran's status. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policy: Greg FitzGerald, Chief of Staff, Notre Dame of Maryland University, 4701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21210, 410-532-5109.

For all other employment inquiries, please contact Human Resources at 410-532-5898 or human_resources@ndm.edu. Notre Dame of Maryland University is an EEO employer.