The University seeks a full-time, 12-month, Groundskeeper, for its Facilities Department on the Mount Vernon main campus. The position reports to the Grounds Coordinator and is available immediately, upon appointment of a successful candidate. The University pay grade for this position is “B”. A full complement of benefits is provided including a health care plan, retirement plan, and tuition assistance (for self and dependents). The candidate will also receive generous holidays, and vacation and sick days earned on an accrual basis.
Responsibilities for this position include:
Daily responsibilities:
- Operate equipment including, but not limited to, tractors, mowers, string trimmers, chain saws, and similar tools
- Maintain, weed, mulch and edge flowerbeds
- Prune and deadhead shrubs, trees, and flowers
- Pick up branches, trash and assure grounds are neat and tidy
- Plant trees, shrubs, perennials, and annuals
- Shovel and salt sidewalks and entryways for snow removal
- Oversee daily assignments of student and/or part-time employees
- Other duties as assigned
Expectations for the successful candidate:
- Evangelical Christian statement of faith, experience and mission fit
- High school diploma or equivalent • Knowledge of soil, foliage and pruning
- Knowledge of weeds and herbicides
- One or more years of experience in grounds maintenance
- Must pass background check and safe drivers check
- Demonstrates effective and efficient use of University resources
- Exhibits excellent judgment in decision making within University guidelines
- Must be capable of sitting, walking or standing for long periods of time, frequent use of stairs, ability to lift up to 60 pounds
To be considered for this position, please email a resume to
humanresources@mvnu.edu and complete the application, found at: http://mvnu.edu/jobs/application . Applicants submitting materials via email should attach either a Microsoft Word or .PDF File. Alternatively, materials can be faxed to (740-397-1005), or mailed to: Mount Vernon Nazarene University Human Resources 800 Martinsburg Road Mount Vernon, OH 43050
