Groundskeeper

About this role

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Position Title: Groundskeeper

Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Groundskeeper

Job Duties: UW Job Title:   Groundskeeper  

The Groundskeeper  supports the Assistant Grounds Supervisor with the general upkeep of the university’s outdoor areas, contributing to their safety, usability, and appearance.   This   role involves   maintaining   safe, functional, and attractive outdoor areas on campus. The role helps with seasonal tasks such as   mowing   and mulching   operations,   snow removal, and occasionally collaborates with academic departments for outdoor project needs.   E arly morning, evening, or weekend work may be   required   during snow events.  

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities    

60% Care and maintenance of turf and woody and herbaceous plants   

• Diagnose and correct turf issues on campus lawn areas and sports fields.  

• Maintain irrigation systems on campus including repair, winterizing, spring startup, audits, diagnostics, and replacement.  

• Fertilize, seed, aerate, water and spray pesticides on turf,   trees   and shrubs  

• Trim woody and herbaceous plant material and   remove and   dispose of dead and infected plant material.  

• Plant woody and herbaceous plant material as   required .  

• Operate various equipment efficiently and safely. Equipment includes, but is not limited to, mowers, front end loaders, dump trucks, utility   tractors   and attachments.  

25% Snow removal of walks, parking lots,   drives   and parking lots.   

• Plow, broom,   blow   and hand shovel snow as needed.  

• Operate Holders, tractors, end loaders, sanders and   spreaders   and other equipment assigned.  

• Salt and   s and as needed.  

• Ability to work 15 hours in a   24-hour   period.  

15 %   Perform   Miscellaneous tasks as directed   

• Follow all safety procedures and report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor.  

• Utilize environmentally friendly practices.  

• Perform minor repair and preventive maintenance on equipment .  

• Report all equipment problems to your Supervisor and the Mechanic.  

• Accurately record all your work time in TMA and HRS. Accurately record all fuel and supply usage on proper forms.  

• Maintain   ability   to   operate   computers and required software.  

• Respond to emergencies, when available, outside of normal work hours .  

• Assist   other units of   Facilities Management   as directed by your supervisor.  

• Other   duties   assigned by your supervisor .  

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

• Constructs lawn and landscaping projects including soil grading, seeding, and sodding

• Identifies and acts to remedy plant diseases and insect damage

• Implements and monitors chemical and fertilizer programs

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

Minimum  

• High School Diploma   or equivalent .  

• 1 year   grounds   experience .  

• Good work   habits, such as attendance, punctuality,   and   accountability.  

• Work independently and as part of a team .  

Preferred  

• Two or four-year   degree ,   in turf management from an accredited university .  

• 2   years working on a university grounds crew   using   horticultural best practices .  

• Experience in commercial snow removal .  

• Experience   operating   various turf maintenance equipment .  

Special Requirements  

• Valid Driver’s license .  

• Working knowledge of desktop applications such as Outlook.  

HOW TO APPLY: Complete applications received by end of day, July 9, 2026 are ensured full consideration.  Applications submitted after July 9th 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: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs

Required application materials : Cover Letter* Current 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.    

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application. Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

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 individual's disability.

Contact Information: For questions   regarding   this position or recruitment, please contact:  

Search Chair:   Zenon Smolarek  

Email:   smolarekze@uwstout.edu    

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.  

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