Campus Grounds & Landscape Technician

University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $1,000

Retention bonus of $1,000 after one year

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh is seeking a Groundskeeper responsible for maintaining grounds to institutional standards. Responsibilities include clearing debris, landscaping, and ensuring plant health. The position requires physical ability to perform manual labor and good communication skills.

Preferred qualifications include experience with grounds maintenance equipment and plant identification. Benefits include sign-on and retention bonuses after probation and employment anniversaries.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform manual labor including lifting up to 50 pounds and other motions for extended periods.
• Flexible in job functions and able to communicate openly.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and clear lawns, walkways, and parking lots.
• Construct lawn and landscaping projects.
• Identify and remedy plant diseases and insect damage.
• Implement and monitor chemical and fertilizer programs.
• Install and maintain plants and landscapes.

Skills

Ability to perform manual labor

Flexibility in job functions

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grounds maintenance equipment

Snow management equipment

Job description

The University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh is seeking a Groundskeeper responsible for maintaining grounds to institutional standards. Responsibilities include clearing debris, landscaping, and ensuring plant health. The position requires physical ability to perform manual labor and good communication skills.

Preferred qualifications include experience with grounds maintenance equipment and plant identification. Benefits include sign-on and retention bonuses after probation and employment anniversaries.