Facilities Landscape Worker

Position Title:

Facilities Landscape Worker

Compensation:

$21.18 - $21.18

Department:

Assoc VP Facilities Planning & Mgt_X

Start Date:

06/22/2026

About this opportunity:

Ball State University Facilities Planning and Management has an opportunity to work on the beautiful campus. This opportunity comes with excellent pay and a great benefits package that includes medical and prescription plans, dental, flexible spending and health savings accounts, paid time off, holiday pay, university-funded retirement, tuition discounts, and more.

The ideal candidate will be flexible, and will possess great service skills with a willingness to learn.

This is a full-time, on campus opportunity. Monday to Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

What you'll do and what you'll bring:

Position Function: Under supervision, perform duties related to the installation and maintenance of campus grounds.

Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Perform lawn maintenance duties which include, but are not limited to, mowing with push, walk behind, standing, riding and tractor mowers; edge sidewalks with power edger, line trimmer, and / or hand spade; line trim around posts, poles, signs, ditch banks, etc. to control grass and weed growth.

Requires the physical ability to stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, feel, talk, hear, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires the visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate a variety of motorized equipment, hand and power tools, etc. Employee is exposed to outside environmental conditions including extreme cold, extreme heat, noise, vibration, chemicals, dusts, fumes, odors, oils, and may be required to wear filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information, and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.

2. Perform landscape installation and maintenance duties which include, but are not limited to, planting trees, shrubs, annual and perennial flowers, ornamental grasses, ground covers, bulbs, etc.; use of tractors, skid steer loaders, mini loaders, articulated loaders, fork lifts, water trucks, and any other applicable equipment; apply mulch; create / maintain landscape beds using sod cutters, bed-edgers, hand spades; prune plant material utilizing formal and informal pruning methods with hand pruners, shears, pole pruners, power shears, or any other applicable equipment.

Requires the physical ability to reach, stand, walk, lift, finger, grasp, stoop, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, chemicals, and may be required to wear filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information, and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.

3. Perform lawn installation duties which include, but are not limited to, soil preparations utilizing sod cutters, roto-tillers, box graders, skid steer loaders, combo-plane or other applicable equipment; roto-till, grade and rake soil; install grass seed either by sodding, hydro-seeding, slit seeder, or by hand spreader; apply starter fertilizer using spreaders or through hydro-seeder.

Requires the physical ability to climb, stoop, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, grasp, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate a variety of motorized equipment, various hand and power tools, etc. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, dust, vibrations, noise, and may be required to wear filter mask, respirator, and various protective clothing and/or equipment. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information, and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.

4. Perform leaf collection and disposal duties which include, but are not limited to, using hand rakes, hand and backpack blowers, equipment mounted blowers, lawn sweepers and / or vacuum equipment; collect and haul leaves and associated debris to composting site.

Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, reach, stand, push, pull, lift, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate a variety of motorized equipment, various hand and power tools, etc. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information, and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.

5. Perform snow removal duties which include, but are not limited to, using hand shovels, hand brooms, snow blowers, tractor brooms, blades, snow blowers, tractor buckets, truck mounted blades, both hand or motorized salt spreaders applying liquid and/or granular products, or other applicable equipment for the removal and maintenance of snow and ice from walks, streets, entrances, ramps, and other campus surfaces.

Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, reach, stand, push, pull, lift, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate a variety of motorized equipment, various hand and power tools, etc. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information, and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.

6. Perform trash / recycling duties which include, but are not limited to, picking up trash and recyclable materials from ground, containers, docks, buildings, or other campus locations and place in proper containers; deliver / pick up trash and recycle containers for special events.

Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, reach, stand, push, pull, lift, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate a variety of motorized equipment, various hand and power tools, etc. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information, and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.

7. Perform equipment maintenance duties which include, but are not limited to, hand and power equipment; properly cleaning all equipment after use; returning equipment to proper storage area after use; keeping equipment in a safe and proper working order; replacing and sharpening mower blades; reporting broken, damaged, or non-functioning equipment to supervision; maintaining clean and safe working conditions in all areas of operation.

Requires the physical ability to climb, balance, stoop, reach, stand, push, pull, lift, and exert in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently, and 20 pounds of force constantly. Task requires visual ability to distinguish color and perceive depth. Task requires the ability to operate a variety of motorized equipment, various hand and power tools, etc. Employee is exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions. Task requires the mental ability to receive, comprehend, follow, and provide oral instructions and information, and to read, comprehend, follow, and provide written instructions and information.

8. Perform other related duties as assigned.

May require any of the above mentioned abilities.

Minimum Qualifications: High School diploma or equivalent (GED).

1. Must possess and maintain a For Hire endorsement or obtain one within a reasonable period of time and be insurable under the university's auto fleet policy.

2. Must be able to read and comprehend all specified policies and procedures for safety, hazardous materials information, and University policies, procedures, and communications.

3. Must be able to perform all mental and physical requirements as outlined in each job duty.

4. You must be 18 years or older.

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in commercial landscaping and lawn care.

How to apply:

For inquiries, please contact:

Brandon Workman, Landscape Services Manager, 765-285-2763, baworkman@bsu.edu. Please follow upload instructions to attach all of the

required supporting documents listed below:

NOTE: Do not use the Autofill feature for resume.

• Cover Letter (optional)
• Resume (Required)

What we offer:

At Ball State University, we understand the importance of balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. That's why we offer a generous paid time off program and 10 holidays a year. Plus, our paid parental leave (6 weeks) is there for life's most significant moments. We offer affordable health and dental insurance, robust short-term disability, long-term disability and life insurance plans, as well a range of retirement benefits to provide financial security to you and your family. These benefits ensure that you can focus on your work and personal growth without worrying about the unexpected.

When you work for us, you are family. And to show our support of your family, we will cover 90 percent of your child's (or children's) undergraduate college tuition at Ball State. We do the same for you. In fact, we'll cover 100 percent of the tuition costs for you to earn your undergraduate degree and 80 percent of your graduate tuition. It's just one way we do our part to uplift you.

Let's fly together toward a secure and prosperous tomorrow.

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