Groundskeeper Lead

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point

Stevens Point, Wisconsin, US
$18ph; not specified; not specified
Maintain campus lawn and athletic fields
Apply pesticides and fertilizers
Snow removal and landscape projects
The incumbent will supervise and train students and temporary staff, maintain the campus lawn, athletic fields, trees and shrubs

Job Summary

  • The incumbent will supervise and train students and temporary staff, maintain the campus lawn, athletic fields, trees and shrubs.
  • Plans and directs the day-to-day operational activities of various lawn and landscape projects and staff.
  • 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.

Matching Summary

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

Salary

$18/hour; Not specified; Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • maintain campus lawn and athletic fields
  • apply pesticides and fertilizers
  • snow removal and landscape projects
  • organize planting sites and material selection
  • remedy plant diseases and insect damage
  • maintain clean and clear grounds

Nice-to-have

  • team approach and cooperation
  • customer service excellence
  • innovation and initiative
  • bi-lingual communication skills

Key Requirements

  • Obtain certification to spray chemicals within 6 months
  • Knowledge of groundskeeping tools
  • Manage recycling operations and customer service requests
  • Communicate clearly in person, by telephone, radio
  • Detail orientation and ability to organize
  • Produce simple data records and communicate information

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in the United States

Tailored Resume

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