Grounds Assistant Supervisor
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Job Location:
Menomonie, WI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
06-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Position Title:
Grounds Assistant SupervisorJob Category:
University StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Building & Grounds Asst SupvJob Duties:
The Grounds Assistant Supervisor supports the Associate Director of Facilities Management in maintaining the universitys outdoor spaces ensuring they are safe functional and visually appealing. This role includes leading groundskeeping crews coordinating seasonal tasks such as snow removal and collaborating with academic departmentsBiology and Environmental Sciencesto support research teaching and sustainability initiatives. This position must be available for early morning evening or weekend shifts during snow events.
Buildings and Grounds Assistant Supervisor (FP157) / Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES
30% Team Leadership & Supervision
Provide daily direction to grounds staff and seasonal workers.
Train new employees in safety procedures equipment use and groundskeeping techniques.
Assist in scheduling shifts assigning tasks and evaluating performance.
Schedule work orders and manage priorities
20% Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping
Assist in planning and executing routine landscaping turf care tree maintenance
Maintain irrigation systems.
Monitor the condition of lawns gardens walkways and athletic fields.
Ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards.
20% Snow & Ice Removal
Coordinate and participate in snow plowing shoveling salting and de-icing across campus.
Monitor weather forecasts and prepare crews and equipment for winter events.
Maintain snow removal equipment and ensure readiness throughout the season.
10% Academic Collaboration
Work with the Biology department and other academic units to support outdoor research areas and teaching gardens.
Coordinate access and maintenance of outdoor lab spaces and field study areas as needed.
10% Equipment & Inventory Management
Oversee the use and maintenance of grounds equipment including mowers tractors plows and utility vehicles.
Track inventory of supplies such as salt mulch fuel and tools.
Report equipment issues and coordinate repairs or replacements.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- Coordinates and/or performs scheduled services within an area of responsibility administering preventive maintenance programs for facilities inspecting facilities to determine repair or replacement needs and performing emergency and routine maintenance on campus facilities
- Ensures buildings are maintained by touring the common areas/public spaces tracking and identifying needed repairs and communicating with building managers and department administrators
- Implements unit operational policies and procedures and provides training and feedback to ensure safety and compliance
- Assists in the supervision and the coordination of work within the unit to meet the needs of the university its employees and visitors
- Schedules logistics and secures resources for the completion of established projects
Department:
The Facilities Management Department is a service unit that reports to the Vice Chancellor of Business Finance and Administrative Services and provides many services to the UW-Stout campus including building and grounds maintenance facility modifications and improvements custodial services snow removal landscaping campus planning & engineering construction management purchasing fleet services key management campus inventory management campus heat/steam production and chilled water building openings and closings event setup and teardown moving services trash and recycling collection etc.
The mission of Facilities Management is to provide quality service in an efficient professional manner while being fiscally responsible to ensure campus safety and comfort. Our focus is to continually improve and ensure customer satisfaction.
Compensation:
Minimum starting salary of $28/hour commensurate with qualifications experience and available budget. A six-month probationary period is required.
Required Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalent.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
3 years of experience in groundskeeping or landscaping.
Work independently and as part of a team environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in a higher education environment.
Associate degree in horticulture turf management or related field.
1 years of supervisory experience.
How to Apply:
Complete applications received by end of day November 18 2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after November 18th 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 (* See below)
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.
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 individuals disability.
Contact Information:
For questions regarding this position or recruitment please contact:
Search Chair: Zenon Smolarek
If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials please contact:
Search Coordinator: Jake Fox
Phone: 715-232-2491
Guidelines to ensure consideration:
Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required application materials.
Within your cover letter address each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications specified for this position. For each required qualification describe your relevant experience using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement.
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 individuals 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.
Employee Benefits: calculate the estimated value of your total compensation use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator Employee Benefits ()
Employment is contingent upon the final candidates 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 misconductsexual violenceandsexual 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. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Crisis Management
- Groundskeeping
- Lawn Care
- Management Experience
- Facilities Management
- Landscape Maintenance
- Horticulture
- Irrigation
- Maintenance
- Operations Management
- Gardening
- Supervising Experience
