"Groundskeeper"

Job Details

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Position Title: Groundskeeper

Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Groundskeeper

Job Duties:

UW Job Title: Groundskeeper

60% Care and maintenance of turf and woody and herbaceous plants

• Diagnose 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 shrubs
• Trim 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 directed

• Follow 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 as 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 ice
• Constructs lawn and landscaping projects including soil grading, seeding, and sodding
• Identifies and acts to remedy plant diseases and insect damage
• Implements and monitors chemical and fertilizer programs
• Installs, propagates, and maintains the health of new and existing plants and landscape using a variety of vehicles and equipment

Compensation:

Minimum starting salary of $20/hour. A six-month probationary period is required.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• 1 year experience working on a grounds crew.
• Working knowledge of desktop applications such as Outlook.
• Good work habits, such as attendance, punctuality, accountability, thoroughness and resourcefulness.
• Work independently and as part of a team.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two or four-year degree, in turf management from an accredited university.
• 3 years working on a university grounds crew using horticultural best practices.
• Experience in commercial snow removal.
• Experience operating various turf maintenance and snow removal equipment.

How to Apply:

Complete applications received by end of day, March 5, 2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after March 5th 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: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Required application materials:

• Cover Letter*
• Current Resume

*All 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.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact:

Search Chair: Zenon Smolarek

Email: smolarekze@uwstout.edu

If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all of the required application materials, please contact:

Search Coordinator: Jake Fox

Email: foxjac@uwstout.edu