Background

Bishop Stuart University (BSU) is a Faith-Based Christian University founded in 2002 by Ankole Diocese of the Church of Uganda. Fully accredited and chartered by His Excellency, the President of Uganda in 2014, the University is located in Mbarara City, Western Uganda. Our Mission is to train and produce Responsible, Ethical, Employable, Entrepreneurial and God-fearing graduates (REEE+G).

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, BSU offers competitive salaries and excellent opportunities for career growth and professional development. The University now seeks to recruit competent and highly qualified professionals to contribute to the implementation of its 10-Year Strategic Plan (2025–2035) and the efficient operationalization of the University Council policies in a highly competitive higher education environment.

The Landscaper maintains and enhances the university’s campus grounds, creating an attractive, safe, functional, and welcoming environment that reflects the institution’s values of stewardship, beauty, care for creation and holistic campus development and sustainability. Reports to the Estates Manager

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, Landscaping, Grounds Maintenance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of practical experience in grounds keeping, landscaping, or gardening, preferably in an institutional, educational, or large-scale setting.
• Must be below 45 years of age.

Personal Competencies

• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail in maintaining high standards of campus appearance.
• Practical knowledge of horticulture, plant care, soil management, and pest control, with awareness of sustainable and eco-friendly practices.
• Physical fitness and the ability to perform manual labor in varying weather conditions.
• Alignment with Christian values, demonstrating respect for God’s creation through responsible environmental stewardship and ethical work practices.
• Team-oriented, with good communication skills to collaborate with facilities staff, supervisors, and occasionally students or event teams.
• Adaptability, safety consciousness, and passion for creating beautiful, functional outdoor spaces that support education and community.

Key Tasks

• Perform routine grounds maintenance, including mowing lawns, trimming hedges, edging walkways, pruning trees and shrubs, weeding, and fertilizing to keep campus landscapes healthy and neat.
• Plant, cultivate, and maintain flowers, trees, shrubs, and ornamental beds, including seasonal planting and mulching.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, sprayers, and irrigation systems, performing minor repairs as needed.
• Remove debris, litter, leaves, and garden waste; empty outdoor bins; and ensure pathways, parking areas, and sports fields are clean and safe.
• Assist with landscape design and installation projects, such as new plantings, erosion control, or beautification initiatives for campus events or strategic improvements.
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides safely and in accordance with environmental regulations to control weeds, pests and diseases.
• Support seasonal preparations and respond to weather-related needs to maintain accessibility and safety.
• Collaborate on campus sustainability efforts, such as water conservation, composting, or native plant integration, aligning with faith-based care for the environment.
• Report maintenance issues, hazards, or needed repairs to supervisors, ensuring a safe and inviting campus environment for students, staff and visitors.

Note: Foreign applicants will be responsible for their own work permit and related fees.

• Perform routine grounds maintenance, including mowing lawns, trimming hedges, edging walkways, pruning trees and shrubs, weeding, and fertilizing to keep campus landscapes healthy and neat.
• Plant, cultivate, and maintain flowers, trees, shrubs, and ornamental beds, including seasonal planting and mulching.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, sprayers, and irrigation systems, performing minor repairs as needed.
• Remove debris, litter, leaves, and garden waste; empty outdoor bins; and ensure pathways, parking areas, and sports fields are clean and safe.
• Assist with landscape design and installation projects, such as new plantings, erosion control, or beautification initiatives for campus events or strategic improvements.
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and herbicides safely and in accordance with environmental regulations to control weeds, pests and diseases.
• Support seasonal preparations and respond to weather-related needs to maintain accessibility and safety.
• Collaborate on campus sustainability efforts, such as water conservation, composting, or native plant integration, aligning with faith-based care for the environment.
• Report maintenance issues, hazards, or needed repairs to supervisors, ensuring a safe and inviting campus environment for students, staff and visitors.

• Strong work ethic, reliability, and attention to detail
• Practical knowledge of horticulture, plant care, soil management, and pest control
• Awareness of sustainable and eco-friendly practices
• Physical fitness and ability to perform manual labor
• Good communication skills
• Adaptability
• Safety consciousness
• Passion for creating beautiful, functional outdoor spaces

• Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, Landscaping, Grounds Maintenance, or a related field.
• At least 5 years of practical experience in grounds keeping, landscaping, or gardening, preferably in an institutional, educational, or large-scale setting.
• Must be below 45 years of age.
• Alignment with Christian values