Senior Groundskeeper

Overview Senior Groundskeeper – Posting Number: NA01558 Employment Status: Full Time Job Family: Facilities Maintenance, Planning, Engineering, and Construction As a Senior Groundskeeper, lead and mentor the ground staff in the maintenance of campus grounds, including but not limited to; outdoor litter/trash collection, grass mowing/trimming, snow/ice removal, weeding, pruning, edging, mulching, watering, planting, turf repair, leaf collection, raking, tilling, sweeping, and other duties as assigned. This role also acts as supervisor in the absence of the service manager, and manages schedule changes, timecards, and shift coverages. Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement. For more information, please view the Total Rewards page. This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in employees’ career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion. Responsibilities Meet regularly with the service manager to develop department goals and objectives. Assist in creating job schedules and timelines for meeting department objectives. Directly supervise 1st and 2nd shift groundskeepers and student workers with daily job duties and perform quality control of job completion under the leadership and goals set forth by the service manager. Participate in staffing-related responsibilities such as hiring, evaluating, and providing feedback regarding employee performance, training employees, and participating in corrective actions as needed. Provide instruction and corrective feedback during daily operations. Ensure safety guidelines and standard best practices are followed. Relay job reports to the service manager at day’s end. Facilitate training activities for staff. Conduct and lead annual skills testing, and train new staff on policies and procedures. Ensure equipment policies and procedures are adhered to and report any infractions or corrective action needed to the service manager. Conduct repeat training sessions to correct misuse or test understanding of department procedures. Oversee irrigation startups, repairs, system maintenance and coordination between grounds staff and irrigation contractors. Evaluate, organize, and track inventory of heavy machinery, tools, equipment, and supplies. Make recommendations to the service manager for replenishment. Operate all vehicles and equipment safely and effectively. Identify problem areas on campus, report to the service manager, and work to identify solutions. Assist in planning capital improvements and projections for labor, materials, and equipment; lead installation of light landscape construction projects. Assist with contractor consultations and inspect work performed by outside contractors. Solve issues and report significant deviations to the service manager. Qualifications A high school diploma or GED At least 2 years of related experience Must possess a valid driver’s license with a satisfactory driving record Service-oriented with ability to demonstrate reading and writing comprehension and competency Ability to lift up to 75 lbs and to stand, climb stairs, bend and kneel for extended periods Ability to climb ladders and respond to emergency situations Preferred: more than one year of groundskeeper experience; vocational or technical training in related fields; snow plowing experience; ability to use business technology (Outlook, iPad) Note: The policy of Marquette University is to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification. Posting Date: 04/08/2026 | Closing Date: To apply, visit All content is copyright of Marquette University/Jobelephant. For more information, please refer to the original posting. #J-18808-Ljbffr Marquette University