Groundskeeper II

  • University of Northern Iowa
  • Cedar Falls, Iowa
  • Full Time

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Full Consideration Date:

6/19/2025

Job Description:

Under general supervision, cares for and maintains turf areas; plants trees, shrubs and flower bed areas and applies chemicals to same as directed; operates and maintains equipment and performs other labor as necessary to maintain landscape and grounds; operates equipment to remove and haul snow from streets, parking lots, sidewalks, steps and entrances; provides functional supervision to student employees as necessary; and performs other related duties.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements:

Two years of experience operating the machinery and tools used in grounds work, or any combination of related experience and education from which comparable knowledge and ability can be acquired which totals two years; must have successfully completed commercial certification tests (3OT-Ornamental and Turf) for application of pesticides and eligible to be certified; may be required to successfully complete other commercial certification tests as required; and possession of a valid Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) or the ability to obtain within 90 days of employment.

Position Details:

Job Category: Merit

Type of Position: Regular

Service Schedule: Calendar Year

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

Shift: First Shift

Pay Grade: 8 (advanced start step of 4)

Starting Hourly Rate: $21.34

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Job ID: 479975046
Originally Posted on: 6/5/2025

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