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Seasonal Landscape & Grounds Specialist

  • 493664
  • Norman
  • Campus Operations/Safety
  • Operations - NRM
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Pay Range: Targeted salary $14.04 per hour, based on experience

Benefits Eligible: False

Work Schedule: Other

Travel: Not required

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

For Best Consideration Date: 

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:

None.

Required 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:

Norman Campus: If you are selected as a finalist for a position that supports the Norman Campus, you will be subject to The University of Oklahoma Norman Campus Tuberculosis Testing policy

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma values our community's unique talents, perspectives, and experiences. At OU, we aspire to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere. You Belong Here!

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, gender identity/expression (consistent with applicable law), age (40 or older), religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admissions, employment, housing, financial aid, and educational services.

 

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