Grounds Keeper

Bushnell University provides a holistic Christian education, fostering wisdom, faith, and service in its students. The university is seeking a Groundskeeper to join its staff.

The Groundskeeper will be responsible for the year-round maintenance of the campus grounds, including:

• Operating riding mowers and walk-behind mowers, edger, backpack blower, garden tractor, hedge trimmers, and other power equipment as required.
• Operating a ¾-ton pickup truck with manual transmission while pulling a utility trailer.
• Raking leaves, weeding, maintaining flowerbeds.
• Pruning shrubs and small ornamental trees, including climbing ladders and/or operating a lift while pruning.
• Servicing and installing irrigation.
• Landscape construction and planting of flowerbeds, shrubs, and trees.
• Using hand tools.
• Digging and trenching.
• Fertilizer application
• Snow removal
• Event setup
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory duties may include the supervision of student workers. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, be able to follow direction, and have an eye for detail. Good communication skills and safe, efficient, and responsible work habits are essential.

Requirements include:

• Professional experience of 1 – 3 years (or equivalent).
• A valid Oregon driver’s license and the ability to drive a pickup truck while pulling and/or backing a utility trailer.
• Frequent bending, stooping, and kneeling. Lifting up to 75 lbs.
• Ability to use a ladder safely, including pruning/orchard ladders, extension ladders, and step ladders, within their operating range.
• Basic computer competence.
• A desire to expand horticultural knowledge and technique.
• A passion for gardening and a desire to serve God in a Christian work environment.

Bushnell employees must have a maturing Christian faith and live in compliance with the duties and expectations as detailed in the Employee Handbook. The position requires a strong commitment to multiculturalism and diversity.

To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV/Resume, Personal Statement of Faith, and contact information for three references, including a pastor or church leader.

Bushnell University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from qualified candidates. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you may request a reasonable accommodation.