Job Summary

The Gardener Lead position is part of the Grounds Department within the Division of Facilities Planning & Management at UW-Madison (FP&M). This role plays a key part in guiding and supporting crew members in the field, helping ensure daily operations run smoothly. Responsibilities include overseeing inventory, supporting equipment maintenance, and leading larger-scale projects such as mulching.

This role involves regular physical activity, including bending, stooping, kneeling, and occasional lifting of up to 50 pounds.

Ongoing/Renewable. Full-Time: 100% FTE. Hours generally scheduled Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 3:30pm. Occasional nights, weekends and holidays may be required for this position.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Develops, coordinates and executes spraying programs for fungicide, pesticide, and herbicide applications
• Maintains and evaluates hardscape maintenance
• Maintains inventory data for assigned area including tagging, insect monitoring, and planting and moving
• Oversees and organizes crew placement, scheduling and mulch delivery during larger mulching projects
• Provides training to full-time and temporary personnel on safety procedures, tool operation, and preventive maintenance.
• Coordinates the planting, sowing, fertilization, trimming, watering, and spraying of assigned areas
• Assists with overall landscape maintenance, including vegetation control, equipment use, and pest management support.
• Performs all necessary snow removal duties in the winter
• Maintains inventory data on equipment and tools
• Coordinates the spacing of plants, shrubs, trees, and ground cover to ensure proper growth