Towson University

Groundskeeper - (250000E1)

Job Summary

Towson University (TU) is one of the nation’s top 100 public universities. Located north of Baltimore, TU currently enrolls over 19,000 students and is the second-largest university in the prestigious University System of Maryland. Towson University fosters a climate that is grounded in respect to cultivate the intellectual and personal growth of the entire university community.

The Groundskeeper performs duties in the maintenance of grounds and outdoor facilities including stormwater facilities for Towson University through activities including cultivating, planting gardens, watering, fertilizing, weeding, lawn, mowing, trimming and pruning shrubs and trees. This position performs activities in all types of weather conditions including snow removal. This position requires a broad range of skill sets including the ability to operate or learn to operate hand tools and multiple types of motorized landscape equipment. The selected candidate must be able to pass the registered pesticide applicator training and must have a driver’s license. Typical Hours are 6am-2:30pm.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Performs preventative maintenance activities such as cleaning roadside curbs, sidewalks etc. Preparing areas for daily campus activities. Performs storm water facility maintenance assistance. Removes dirt, trash and debris from assigned areas and transports same to appropriate disposal facility.
• Operates hand and power equipment such as mowers, tillers, sweepers, snow blowers, edgers, and small vehicles. Performs routine assembly, cleaning and maintenance of equipment as needed.
• Performs ground maintenance activities including cultivating, planting, watering, fertilizing, hand weeding, mowing and/or pruning, lawn mowing, gardens, shrubs and trees. Plants shrubs, trees, flowers, natives and vegetation following detailed directions from leads according to preapproved plans. Assists in the maintenance of outdoor fields and if needed, athletic facilities.
• Performs removal of snow and ice from assigned areas using hand and power snow removal equipment. Spread salt, sand, and deicers to prevent slipping. Performs groundskeeper and other duties as required for other emergencies if necessary.
• Measures, mixes and applies fertilizer, herbicides, pesticides, and other chemicals following specific instructions.
• This position is an Essential Personnel position for emergencies such as snow removal, special events, storm damage, power outages and other emergencies that occur.

Qualifications and Skills

• Ability to read, write, and perform arithmetic calculations; to follow oral and written instructions; to operate and perform minor maintenance to assigned hand and power tools and equipment; to perform work in, on, around, under and over trees, shrubs, and buildings and facilities; to work at heights up to 35 feet; to perform physical work requiring bending, stooping, reaching, carrying, and frequent heavy lifting; to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions; to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
• Valid Maryland Noncommercial Class C or equivalent driver's license may be required. Candidates selected for employment may be subject to medical inquiries and/or medical examinations to determine ability to perform the job.

Salary and Benefits

$38,000 annually and full University benefits that includes annual leave, up to 15 holidays, personal and sick days; excellent health, life, and retirement plans; and tuition remission. When applicable, a 2.5% increase may be added to the annual salary, pending successful completion of the initial six-month probationary period, for this position. To learn more about our benefits, click here. TU also offers a variety of great perks and discounts, which can be found here.

This position will be open for a minimum of 14 days. For consideration, please submit a cover letter and resume with your online application.

The safety of our students, faculty, staff, and neighbors has been our top priority and the focus of every one of our decisions since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic. Therefore, the University System of Maryland (USM) has strongly encouraged full COVID vaccination and up-to-date booster shots (when eligible) for all faculty, staff, and students at all schools in the USM as both a reasonable and necessary means of protecting our health and safety.

Organization

: Operations

Primary Location

: Main Campus

Job Posting

: Jul 3, 2025