**Location:** Moorhead, Minnesota **Position Title:** Groundskeeper **Position Type:** Staff – Hourly (Non‑Exempt) **Employment Type:** Year‑round, full‑time (Monday – Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM; on‑call as assigned) **Benefit Eligible:** Yes **Opening Date:** 5/26/2026 **Open Until Filled:** Yes --- ### Job Summary Support the care and upkeep of campus grounds through turf maintenance, snow removal, landscaping, and seasonal projects. Operate a variety of equipment to maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment across campus year‑round. ### Job Duties / What You’ll Do | Area | % of Time | Responsibilities | |------|-----------|------------------| | **Turf Care** | 50% | • Seed/patch, water, and remove leaves/debris from lawns, athletic fields, and other campus property.
• Operate riding mowers, push mowers, and string trimmers.
• Monitor lawn/landscape conditions and maintain irrigation schedules.
• Assist with irrigation system maintenance and installation. | | **Snow Removal & Parking Lot Maintenance** | 20% | • Operate wheel loaders, sidewalk snow brooms, snow blowers, small loaders, sand spreaders, and deicing equipment.
• Perform hand snow‑removal tasks as needed.
• Drive large trucks to haul snow.
• Clean parking lots, replace parking bumpers, and clean catch basins. | | **Flower & Landscape Beds** | 10% | • Prepare and clean seasonal shrub beds.
• Plant and maintain flower beds.
• Perform landscaping projects using hand and machine tools. | | **Miscellaneous Work** | 20% | • Set up barricades for special events.
• Brush hauling and cleanup.
• Assist with other grounds operations (tree trimming, mechanical repairs, machine inspections, sprinkler repairs, herbicide application). | ### What We’re Looking For - Self‑motivated, able to work independently or as part of a team. - **Minimum Qualifications:** Valid driver’s license with insurable record; ability to operate various equipment; ability to obtain a medical card. - **Preferred Qualifications:** Knowledge of horticulture, irrigation systems, and chemical applications. ### Why Concordia? - Excellent benefit package and a strong culture of teamwork. - Opportunities for personal growth and career advancement. ### Benefits & Salary - **Health, Vision, Dental, and Chiropractic coverage** - **Health Savings Account** & **Flexible Spending Account** - **Retirement plan**, **Long‑Term Disability** (full‑time), **Life Insurance** (full‑time) - **13 paid holidays** (including holiday break) - **MN Paid Family & Medical Leave** - Tuition discounts (up to 100% for employee, up to 50% for dependents) and other partner discounts - Access to athletic facilities, library, fitness classes, theatre events, campus dining, free MATbus rides - **Hourly Wage:** $18.00 – $22.00 (based on experience, education, skills, and market factors) ### Employment Contingencies - Background check ### Documents Needed to Apply - No required documents listed. - **Optional:** Resume/CV, cover letter, list of references, licensure/certification, training records. ### Equal Opportunity Employer Concordia College is an equal‑opportunity employer. Reasonable accommodations are available for qualified individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. **Contact for assistance:** Office of Human Resources – hr@cord.edu | 218‑299‑3339 --- *Apply through the Concordia College Human Resources portal.*

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