Groundskeeper Lead

m.uwrf.edu

Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States
Base: $18ph depending on qualifications; bonus/equ...
Supervise and train students and temporary staff
Maintain campus lawn and athletic fields
Apply pesticides and fertilizers safely
The incumbent will supervise and train students and temporary staff while maintaining the campus lawn, athletic fields, trees, and shrubs

Job Summary

  • The incumbent will supervise and train students and temporary staff while maintaining the campus lawn, athletic fields, trees, and shrubs.
  • Key responsibilities include organizing planting sites, identifying plant diseases, and directing day-to-day operational activities for various landscape projects.
  • The department values safety, customer service, cooperation, integrity, and innovation to support the academic mission of the university.

Matching Summary

The incumbent will supervise and train students and temporary staff while maintaining the campus lawn, athletic fields, trees, and shrubs.

Salary

Base: $18/hour depending on qualifications; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • supervise and train students and temporary staff
  • maintain campus lawn and athletic fields
  • apply pesticides and fertilizers safely
  • manage snow removal and ice control
  • coordinate recycling and resource recovery
  • operate grounds vehicles and equipment

Nice-to-have

  • bi-lingual communication skills
  • knowledge of PC based computer hardware
  • familiarity with university environment mission
  • experience with brick pavers and retaining walls
  • strong customer service orientation

Key Requirements

  • obtain chemical spray certification within 6 months
  • knowledge of grounds tools and equipment
  • ability to communicate clearly in person and by radio
  • criminal background check authorization
  • eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in US without employer sponsorship

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