RUSVM

Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine (RUSVM) is the number one provider of Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVMs) to the U.S.* and offers a DVM program that is accredited by the American Veterinary Medical Association Council on Education. Located on St. Kitts, RUSVM includes the Ross University Veterinary Clinic and is accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association. A cutting-edge curriculum, with innovative use of technologies and simulations, provides the best possible training for tomorrow’s veterinarians.

RUSVM prepares students to become veterinary leaders by drawing connections among animals, people and the planet, as a member of the One Health Initiative. We offer research programs focused on emerging infectious and zoonotic diseases, conservation medicine and ecosystem health. Visit veterinary.rossu.edu for more information, and follow RUSVM on Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

*Based on the total number of DVM graduates at RUSVM compared to U.S. schools in 2024.

About Covista

Covista (NYSE: CVSA) is America's largest healthcare educator, serving 100,000 students and supported by a community of 400,000 alumni across five accredited institutions. Through personalized, tech-enabled education powered by 10,000 faculty and colleagues, Covista expands access to healthcare careers and addresses the U.S. healthcare workforce shortage at scale. Covista is the parent company of American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Chamberlain University, Ross University School of Medicine, Ross University School of Veterinary Medicine and Walden University.

Our colleagues come from a wide range of backgrounds, business, academia, healthcare, government and nonprofits, and are part of a culture where doing exceptional work and making a meaningful difference for students and society aren't separate goals—they're one and the same. This means creating an environment where colleagues can develop new skills, build careers that match their ambitions and see the tangible impact of their work on healthcare education and workforce development. Colleagues who deliver results and embrace new tools to work smarter are valued for their contributions. But what makes working at Covista distinctive is our impact. Our faculty and colleagues don't just support healthcare education—they shape it. This isn't abstract purpose work. It's solving real problems for real people in real communities while advancing careers.

We operate on a hybrid schedule with four in-office days per week (Monday–Thursday). This approach enhances creativity, innovation, communication, and relationship-building, fostering a dynamic and collaborative work environment.

For more information, visit covista.com and follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.


 

Opportunity at a Glance
The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining campus grounds ensuring good appearance, cleanliness and safety for all users.

Responsibilities

• Performing regular lawn care to include mowing, edging, weeding, watering, fertilizing, raking and blowing

• Maintain trees, shrubs and plants through regular pruning, trimming, planting and mulching where necessary.

• Removal of litter and garbage in bins and around walkways, gardens, lawns and parking lots

• Operate and maintain ground equipment to include lawn mowers, weed eaters, blowers, drive mower, chainsaw, power washers and pole saws.

• Inspect outdoor areas regularly and identify any pest infestations and resolve them according to standards and protocols.

• Apply herbicides, pesticides and fertilizer as needed.

• Collecting and disposal of garbage twice per day.

• Assisting with improvement and beautification of all the grounds to include making suggestions for improvement.

• Assisting with the dumping of animals and animal parts and the washing down and cleaning of the pick-up truck after such tasks.

• Grounds maintenance of the RUSVM sponsored roundabout.

• Maintaining and cleaning of tools.
• Complies with all policies and standards

• High School Diploma Completed high school education Preferred and
• 1+ year Previous groundskeeping, landscaping experience Required
• Basic knowledge of landscaping techniques, plant care, landscaping products and groundskeeping equipmernt
• Ability to work independently and manage time effectively
• Ability to perform physically demanding work including lifting 50lb, walking, bending, stooping and standing for extended periods of time.
• Good communication skills and a positive attitude
• Driver’s license preferred but not required
• Strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety
• Work involves regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions
• Schedule includes working shifts (6am to 2pm and 7am to 3pm), weekends and public holidays.

Performs other duties as assigned

Equal Opportunity – Minority / Female / Disability / V / Gender Identity / Sexual Orientation