The work we do matters! Hiring Agency: Transportation - Agency 27 Location: Lincoln, NE Hiring Rate: $16.892 Job Posting: JR2026-00028445 Temporary Groundskeeper (Open) Applications No Longer Accepted On (If no date is displayed, job is posted as open until closed): Job Description: If you love the great outdoors and working hard with your hands alongside a supportive and friendly team, then the job of groundskeeper at the Nebraska Department of Transportation (NDOT) may be ideal for you! Groundskeepers maintain and improve the landscapes around buildings and facilities, making sure that our Lincoln locations always look their best! This is temporary employment. Job
Duties
Mow and maintain the grounds for two NDOT locations. Remove snow and ice in the winter months during regular business hours and after hours as needed. Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
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Qualifications
Minimum
Qualifications
No specific education, training, or experience is required for entry to this class.
Preferred Qualifications
Prior groundskeeping experience. Valid Driver's License. Other: Regular and reliable attendance is required.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Effective communication skills. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds, climb, bend, stoop, and work outside in temperature extremes. If you're currently employed by the State of Nebraska, please don't apply through this external career site. Instead, log in to Workday and open the Jobs Hub - Internal Apply app from your home landing page. You can access Workday anytime through the Link web page: https://link.nebraska.gov/
Benefits
We offer a comprehensive package of pay, benefits, paid time off, retirement and professional development opportunities to help you get the most out of your career and life. Your paycheck is just part of your total compensation. Check out all that the State of Nebraska has to offer! Benefit eligibility may vary by position, agency and employment status. For more information on benefits, please visit: https://statejobs.nebraska.gov/index.html#benefits Equal Opportunity Statement The State of Nebraska values our teammates as well as a supportive environment that strives to promote diversity, inclusion, and belonging. We recruit, hire, train, and promote in all job classifications and at all levels without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, disability, marital status or genetics. We are seeking talented individuals to join our team in careers that make a difference in the lives of Nebraskans. Once you've had the opportunity to explore our current open positions, apply for those of interest to you. Click here for a video tutorial. Contact state.jobs@nebraska.gov for additional support. Check back on your candidate profile to see the status of your submitted applications, as well as any new postings that might interest you! Thank you for your interest in joining our team! State Government is one of the largest and most diverse employers in Nebraska. Whether it's helping a vulnerable child, advancing public health, making highways safer, or preserving our natural resources, the work we do matters!