Department Summary:

Come join the Drake team! We are always seeking great additions to our Facilities, Planning and Management Department. We are in search of a capable and service-minded individuals to join our existing team of amazing Grounds workers. Drake University offers a competitive benefits package including health, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, flexible spending accounts, retirement plan options and generous four (4) weeks of time off. Drake University also offers significant higher education cost savings for employees, their partners/spouses, and dependent children through our tuition waiver and tuition exchange programs. https://www.drake.edu/facility/

Job Summary:

Under direct or indirect supervision of the Grounds Manager, perform assigned duties and follow applicable policies and safety procedures. This position performs a variety of activities in regards to hauling or transport of items for the campus and event set-ups as directed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Must be able to initiate and maintain good customer and co-worker relationships in a team environment.

• Ability to navigate and use FPM work order system

• Ability to consistently meet the department work schedule as designated

• Capable of self-initiation of required duties of general specific nature

• Ability to perform basic record keeping and keep neat written accurate documents on certain materials

• Ability to work with limited supervision

• Experience in operating of front loaders and forklifts

• High School graduate or equivalent

• Valid Iowa CDL driver’s license, good driving record and insurable by Drake University

• Experience in inventory, scheduling and delivery

• Ability in lifting 25-50 pounds frequently and or lifting 51 to 100 pounds with assistance.

Preferred Qualifications:

- Operator Experience - mowers, tractors, UTVs, boom lifts, etc

- Computer skills with work order software

- Basic Carpentry skills for furniture assembly and disassembly

Job Duties:

• 20% - Move furniture, equipment and other articles from building to building on campus or to other facilities off campus. - (Essential)
• 20% - Deliver furniture and equipment to specific areas and arrange items in an orderly fashion. - (Essential)
• 10% - Inventory and maintain university storage facilities. - (Essential)
• 10% - Assist cleaning and organization of Pole Barn and Warehouse areas. - (Essential)
• 5% - Maintain equipment, vehicle, tools, storage and work area in a clean, orderly and usable state at all times. - (Essential)
• 5% - Schedule and prioritize hauling work orders that come to Facility Services. - (Essential)
• 10% - Responsible for back-up garbage/recycle truck duties when primary is on leave or as necessary. - (Essential)
• 5% - Assist in reviewing work methods for purpose of improving efficiency of operation and services. - (Essential)
• 5% - Assist other Facility Services personnel when call upon to perform variety of duties, including snow and ice removal services - (Essential)
• 5% - Assist Grounds Staff in mowing, trimming, and other landscape duties including event set-ups. - (Essential)
• 5% - Performs other duties as assigned - (Essential)

Salary and Benefits:

At Drake, we are proud to offer our employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents a comprehensive benefits package, which includes a wide range of core benefits, perks, and discounts. If you are exploring a job with Drake University, we invite you to spend a little time with our Drake Benefits Guide 2026. One of our popular policies provides a tuition waiver for Drake employees, their spouses, and eligible dependents. Drake also participates in not one, but two tuition exchange programs available to dependent children. Tuition Benefits