Providing direction and leading other members of the Campus Ground's maintenance team, the Groundskeeper Senior performs routine maintenance on campus which includes but is not limited to: Lawn maintenance Trees and shrubbery work Weed control Snow and Ice Removal Irrigation maintenance Horticulture landscape practices (including planting schedules, germination intervals, and plant growth procedures) sufficient to interpret design plans, specifications, and blue prints. Chemical fertilizer and pesticide application and related safety practices This qualified individual will be expected to work with a variety of tools and medium duty construction equipment, such as skid loaders, tractors, backhoes and snow plows.

1 year of experience in commercial groundskeeping. Experience must include the following: -plant identification, landscape design, nursery management, turfgrass lawncare, and irrigation -Utilizing control measures to treat plant material for diseases and pests -Operation, maintenance and repairs of commercial irrigation systems -Utilizing hand-held tools, riding machinery and snow removal equipment. * Post-secondary education in plant sciences or closely related field may substitute for working experience. -Report writing, form completion and use of Microsoft Office applications (or similar) sufficient to develop and communicate complex landscape and campus grounds and maintenance projects. -Directing and leading others to complete work assignments in a timely manner. Required licenses: -Valid MN Driver’s license -MN non-commercial pesticide applicator’s license or the ability to obtain a license within the probationary period (approximately six months)

-Commercial Driver’s License (CDL A or B) with air brake endorsement. -AAS or BS in Ornamental Horticulture or closely related field of plant sciences.

Available upon request from the HR Department.