Groundskeeper Lead

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point

Stevens Point, WI, US
$18ph, depending on qualifications + experience
On-site
Maintain campus lawn, athletic fields, trees and shrubs
Apply pesticides and fertilizers
Snow removal and landscape projects
The University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is seeking a Groundskeeper Lead to supervise and train staff while maintaining campus landscapes, including lawn care, snow removal, and landscape projects. The ideal candidate will have relevant groundskeeping experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to customer service

Job Summary

  • 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.
  • Involved in snow removal and landscape projects such as brick pavers, retaining walls, rain gardens etc.
  • The integral core values of the department are Safety, Customer Service, Cooperation, Integrity, and Innovation.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The University of Wisconsin Stevens Point is seeking a Groundskeeper Lead to supervise and train staff while maintaining campus landscapes, including lawn care, snow removal, and landscape projects. The ideal candidate will have relevant groundskeeping experience, strong communication skills, and a commitment to customer service.

Salary

$18/hour, depending on qualifications and experience

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • maintain campus lawn, athletic fields, trees and shrubs
  • apply pesticides and fertilizers
  • snow removal and landscape projects
  • supervise and train students and temporary staff
  • knowledge of groundskeeping tools

Nice-to-have

  • understanding of university environment
  • basic computer hardware and software knowledge

Key Requirements

  • Ability to obtain chemical spraying certification within 6 months
  • Knowledge of recycling operations
  • Clear communication skills (in person, phone, radio)
  • Detail-oriented and organized
  • Ability to produce simple data records

Work Rights

Not specified

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