UMSL Grounds Services
The UMSL Grounds Department is responsible for maintaining over 350 acres of campus property, with a focus on promoting safety, sustainability, and natural beauty across a wide range of outdoor environments. The team is dedicated to creating and preserving a campus landscape that reflects the university’s values—celebrating natural resources, supporting diverse wildlife habitats, and enhancing the daily experience of students, faculty, staff, visitors, and the broader community.
Comprised of skilled landscape professionals, the Grounds team operates with a strong commitment to ethical and sustainable practices. Their work enhances the integrity, quality, and visual appeal of the university’s outdoor spaces, contributing to a welcoming and vibrant campus atmosphere.
Core responsibilities include:
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Maintenance and repair of all landscaped, irrigated, and hardscape areas
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Tree, shrub, and lawn care, including pruning, trimming, mowing, and fertilization
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Integrated pest and water management
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Design and oversight of new landscape and irrigation systems
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Minor repair and maintenance of roads, parking lots, signs, and garages
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Weed control and invasive plant abatement
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Wildlife and natural lands management
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Snow and ice removal, storm debris cleanup, and seasonal response
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Oversight of outdoor waste management, green waste disposal, and litter removal
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Advising on new construction and coordinating with contractors to protect existing landscapes
The UMSL Grounds Department takes great pride in cultivating a campus environment that is not only functional and safe but also restorative, inspiring, and deeply connected to nature.
