Seasonal Groundskeeper Associate

TITLE: Seasonal Facilities Associate Groundskeeper     
STATUS: Full-time; Seasonal
ONSITE START DATE: ASAP END: August 28, 2025
SCHEDULE: Monday-Friday (5) Day work week averaging 40 hrs.
REPORTS TO: Facilities, Safety & Security Director
DEPARTMENT: Facilities
WORKS WITH: Departments on Campus Grounds
COMPENSATION: $24.00-27.00 per hour

We are seeking a Seasonal Facilities Associate Groundskeeper to join the Facilities Department and work closely with/report directly to the Facilities Manager. This position is entrusted with repairing and maintaining the landscape around the Pillow campus grounds, buildings, and facilities. Responsibilities include planting, mowing, weeding, raking, trimming, and pruning.
 
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Cutting and Maintaining Lawns and maintaining gravel pathways
• Maintaining lawns, trees, shrubs, flowers, turf and irrigation on campus
• Fertilizing lawn, trees, flowers and shrubs, and spreading mulch. 
• Trimming trees, hedges and shrubs, and preventing and eliminating weeds.
• Spring cleaning, raking  and picking up leaves 
• Collecting litter and debris from campus grounds
• Clear gravel out of grass and replaces in pathways
• Maintains Lawn mowers and other groundskeeping tools
• Keeping pathway drainage clear of debris  
• Spotting  and reporting other potential hazards around the campus to Facilities Manager

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 1 year of experience in groundskeeping, maintenance, or skilled trade.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Proficient in using manual and power tools safely.
• Ability to work independently and on a team.
• Valid driver’s license.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to communicate effectively with staff and visitors to the campus.
• Ability to anticipate complications and solve problems efficiently.  
• Organizational skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working regularly in wooded areas with exposure to native wildlife including, but not limited to, rodents, ticks and mosquitos.
• Working regularly outdoors in all weather conditions including inclement weather.
• Working a 5-day work week, including late evenings and weekends. 
• Moving equipment up to 50 lbs alone or with assistance.
• Moving through and between multiple locations throughout the entire campus.
• Remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Working at heights above 6 feet.
• Ascending and descending straight and step ladders.
• Operating push-around or drivable person lifts, including at heights.

Not sure you meet 100% of the qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they fulfill an average of 60% of the criteria, but women tend to apply only if they meet 100% of them. Yet, people who are systematically marginalized tend only to apply if they meet every requirement. We encourage you to apply if you believe you could excel in this role. Please use your cover letter to tell us about what you hope to bring to this role. We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. So, whether you're returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Video and/or audio applications are welcome (though not required), in addition to written expressions of interest.

Interview Stages: Candidates can expect to engage in up to two rounds of interviews, conducted virtually via Zoom or In-person.

Additional Documents: We may ask for a writing sample or a sample spreadsheet to better understand your expertise and fit for the role.

Accessibility Accommodations: Should you require any accommodations to facilitate your application, please don’t hesitate to reach out to us at hr@jacobspillow.org. We are committed to providing support throughout the application journey, whether that’s through email, a phone conversation, or a video call.