Pay Range: Targeted salary: $14.04 per hour, based on experience

Benefits Eligible: No

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 6:00 am - 2:30 pm, work hours will shift due to winter season, weather, and projects

Travel: Not required

Position Introduction

Love working outdoors and taking pride in a job well done? The University of Oklahoma is seeking Seasonal Temporary Landscape & Grounds Specialists to help maintain and enhance the beauty of one of Oklahoma’s most iconic campuses.
From tree-lined walkways to vibrant green spaces, our grounds team plays a vital role in creating a welcoming environment for students, faculty, staff, and visitors. If you enjoy hands-on work, being active, and making a visible impact every day—this is the opportunity for you.

What You’ll Do:

• Maintain lawns, flower beds, trees, and landscaped areas.
• Operate landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, and blowers.
• Assist with planting, watering, pruning, and general grounds upkeep.
• Support campus events and seasonal projects.
• Work as part of a dedicated, team-oriented environment.

Required Education and Experience

• None.

Required Certifications and Licenses

• Valid Oklahoma Driver's License in order to drive University vehicles or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire date

Department Preferences

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Physical capability to perform landscaping and grounds tasks.
• Dependable, safety-conscious, and team-focused mindset.
• Landscaping or grounds experience is helpful, but not required.

Hiring Contingent Upon a Background Check: Yes

Special Indications: 

• Hiring contingent upon driver's license check.