Job Description
Seasonal Mower
Manchester University
Position: Seasonal Mower
Department: Groundskeeping
Campus: North Manchester, IN, USA
Target Hire Date: April 2026
Manchester University is seeking a Seasonal Mower to support grounds maintenance for the North Manchester campus and the Koinonia Environmental Center from approximately April through September. The individual in this role contributes to maintaining over 50 acres of University property through mowing, trimming, and general grounds upkeep.
What You'll Do:
- Mow, trim/weed‑eat, and maintain approximately 50 acres of grounds.
- Operate a variety of mowing and grounds equipment, including:
- Riding zero‑turn mowers
- Push mowers
- Weed eaters
- Backpack blowers
- Tractors
- Drive both automatic pickup trucks and manual dump trucks with trailers carrying grounds equipment to/from Koinonia
- Assist the Grounds Crew on the North Manchester campus as needed.
- Complete other duties as assigned.
What You'll Need:
- Ability to operate motorized lawn‑mowing equipment, including riding mowers, push mowers, weed eaters, blowers, and tractors.
- Ability to work effectively alongside University‑aged student workers.
- Valid driver's license permitting towing a trailer with equipment.
- Ability to back a trailer safely and confidently.
- Ability to safely operate and drive vehicles with both automatic and manual transmissions (pickup truck and dump truck).
Why Manchester University? At MU, we:
- Inclusive, Values-Driven Culture - We respect every individual and foster integrity, compassion, and service.
- Work-Life Balance - Generous paid time off, holidays, and flexible scheduling.
- Competitive Pay & Benefits - Comprehensive health coverage, retirement contributions, and tuition remission.
- Professional Growth - Tuition-free classes, development opportunities, and scholarly engagement.
- Wellness & Perks - Free PERC membership, caregiver leave, and employee assistance programs.
For more information about the position, please review the job description attached to this posting.
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Manchester University is an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to respecting the infinite worth of every individual.
We encourage individuals of all backgrounds to apply.
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You are Valued
Here at Manchester University, we value the infinite worth of every individual and graduate students of ability and conviction who are equipped to impact lives and change the world. As a part of MU's team, you will find rewarding opportunities to invest in the lives of students and be connected to a community of people who care about you personally. Take a moment and hear why Tayshia, Garrett and Sarah work at Manchester.
It is our mission to recruit, grow and inspire great people while working together to support the University’s Mission, Values, Vision and Strategic Priorities. We will do this by providing forward-thinking services that are compliant with government regulations, effective for our employees and efficient in application. We will also:
- Establish policies, programs and procedures for a safe, healthy and secure environment that is free of discrimination and/or harassment.
- Foster a culture which embraces inclusion, ensures policies are consistently applied and assures treatment is fair and equitable.
- Create value through competitive compensation and benefits programs, the implementation of meaningful feedback systems and the delivery of professional development programs.
Jobs at Manchester University.
When inquiring or applying for job openings at Manchester University, please also reference AcademicCareers.com
Applicants with dual-career considerations can find university jobs such as professor jobs, dean jobs, chair / department head jobs, and other faculty jobs and professional and administrative staff employment opportunities with Manchester University and at other institutions of higher education in the region on AcademicCareers.com
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