Groundskeeper

GroundskeeperThe Groundskeeper supports the Assistant Grounds Supervisor with the general upkeep of the university's outdoor areas, contributing to their safety, usability, and appearance. This role involves maintaining safe, functional, and attractive outdoor areas on campus. The role helps with seasonal tasks such as mowing and mulching operations, snow removal, and occasionally collaborates with academic departments for outdoor project needs. Early morning, evening, or weekend work may be required during snow events.Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities60% Care and maintenance of turf and woody and herbaceous plantsDiagnose and correct turf issues on campus lawn areas and sports fields.Maintain irrigation systems on campus including repair, winterizing, spring startup, audits, diagnostics, and replacement.Fertilize, seed, aerate, water and spray pesticides on turf, trees and shrubsTrim woody and herbaceous plant material and remove and dispose of dead and infected plant material.Plant woody and herbaceous plant material as required.Operate various equipment efficiently and safely. Equipment includes, but is not limited to, mowers, front end loaders, dump trucks, utility tractors and attachments.25% Snow removal of walks, parking lots, drives and parking lots.Plow, broom, blow and hand shovel snow as needed.Operate Holders, tractors, end loaders, sanders and spreaders and other equipment assigned.Salt and sand as needed.Ability to work 15 hours in a 24-hour period.15 % Perform Miscellaneous tasks as directedFollow all safety procedures and report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor.Utilize environmentally friendly practices.Perform minor repair and preventive maintenance on equipment.Report all equipment problems to your Supervisor and the Mechanic.Accurately record all your work time in TMA and HRS. Accurately record all fuel and supply usage on proper forms.Maintain ability to operate computers and required software.Respond to emergencies, when available, outside of normal work hours.Assist other units of Facilities Management as directed by your supervisor.Other duties assigned by your supervisor.Key Job Responsibilities:Maintains clean and clear lawns, walkways, roadways, and parking lots to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and iceConstructs lawn and landscaping projects including soil grading, seeding, and soddingIdentifies and acts to remedy plant diseases and insect damageImplements and monitors chemical and fertilizer programsInstalls, propagates, and maintains the health of new and existing plants and landscape using a variety of vehicles and equipmentMinimumHigh School Diploma or equivalent.1 year grounds experience.Good work habits, such as attendance, punctuality, and accountability.Work independently and as part of a team.PreferredTwo or four-year degree, in turf management from an accredited university.2 years working on a university grounds crew using horticultural best practices.Experience in commercial snow removal.Experience operating various turf maintenance equipment.Special RequirementsValid Driver's license.Working knowledge of desktop applications such as Outlook.HOW TO APPLY:Complete applications received by end of day, July 9, 2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after July 9th may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: application materials:Cover Letter*Current ResumeAll final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. ?* Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application. Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability.The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.Employment is contingent upon the final candidate's completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates' professional references questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor.Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. 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