Groundskeeper Lead

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Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Building Grounds Superintendent the incumbent will supervise and train students and temporary staff maintain the campus lawn athletic fields trees and shrubs. Apply pesticides and fertilizers. Involved in snow removal and landscape projects such as brick pavers retaining walls rain gardens etc. Assist in the recycling operation and vehicle maintenance.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assists with organizing the layout of planting sites plant and material selection research and evaluate new materials and equipment

• Identifies and acts to remedy plant diseases and insect damage

• Maintains clean and clear lawns walkways roadways and parking lots to ensure they are free of debris litter snow and ice

• Plans and directs the day-to-day operational activities of various lawn and landscape projects and staff

• Installs propagates and maintains the health of new and existing plants and landscape using a variety of vehicles and equipment

• Schedules and monitors staff and assists with basic training

Department:

Facility Services supports the academic mission of the university. The integral core values of the department are Safety Customer Service Cooperation Integrity and Innovation. A team approach is utilized throughout the department to provide a safe environment and excellence in service. The department interacts extensively with customers campus community service providers and outside contractors to support a wide range of facility related operations maintenance and repairs. The skill ability and knowledge of the team have direct and profound impact on the success and satisfaction of the services delivered to the campus.

Compensation:

$18/hour depending on qualifications and experience

Required Qualifications:

• Ability to have or obtain certification to spray chemicals within 6 months of employment.

• Knowledge of tools associated with grounds.

• Knowledge and experience managing coordinating troubleshooting and responding to customer service requests as they relate to recycling and resource recovery operations.

• Basic understanding or knowledge of buildings and recycling industry terminology.

• The ability to communicate clearly in person by telephone radio etc. (bi-lingual a plus).

• The detail orientation initiative and ability to organize people methods and records.

• Must be able to produce simple data records organize and communicate information clearly and effectively.

• Customer service skills

• Good communication skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Basic understanding or knowledge of the University environment its mission and operational needs.

• Knowledge of PC based computer hardware and software reports and tracking processes (preferred).

How to Apply:

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Applications received by 4/5/2026 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete and/or late application materials may not receive consideration.

Files must be complete to be considered. Submission in PDF format is preferred for all attachments. Please include the following documents:

- Resume

After you submit your application you are unable to edit it so please be sure to include all application materials.

Contact Information:

Name: Chris Brindley

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Phone:3622

If you have any questions regarding the application process need special arrangements or if you submitted your application with missing materials please call or email:

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Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of -Stevens Point does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position.

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you to supply a minimum of three (3) professional references (one (1) of which being a current or former supervisor). It is preferred that you supply five (5) professional references (two (2) of which being a current or former supervisors). Your references will be required to answer questions regarding misconduct sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Special Notes:

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The safety and success of students faculty and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students faculty and staff. You may obtain the complete report at University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW 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.