Campus Grounds Lead: Landscaping & Maintenance

University of Wisconsin Colleges; La Crosse (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin–La Crosse is seeking a Groundskeeper Lead to supervise and train a team of groundskeepers while performing advanced landscaping tasks. The role includes planning labor, maintaining records, and ensuring safe operation of equipment.

Responsibilities cover snow removal, field preparation for events, and overseeing routine grounds maintenance across campus. A valid state driver’s license and pesticide applicator certification within six months are required.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license for state vehicles.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly.
• State of Wisconsin Commercial Pesticide Applicator License Category 3.0 Turf and Landscape within 6 months.
• Overtime availability for snow removal and special events.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review groundskeeper work; train staff in landscape maintenance and equipment use.
• Plan labor and materials, schedule tasks, and maintain records and work orders.
• Operate and maintain heavy and light grounds equipment; ensure safety and compliance.
• Coordinate equipment rentals for projects and events; assist with scope of work.
• Prepare sites for athletic events, perform gardening and decorative plant care.

Skills

Lead supervision

Training staff

Groundskeeping

Equipment operation

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

Dump trucks

Sky workers/high-lifts

Backhoes

Forklifts

Job description

University of Wisconsin–La Crosse is seeking a Groundskeeper Lead to supervise and train a team of groundskeepers while performing advanced landscaping tasks. The role includes planning labor, maintaining records, and ensuring safe operation of equipment.

Responsibilities cover snow removal, field preparation for events, and overseeing routine grounds maintenance across campus. A valid state driver’s license and pesticide applicator certification within six months are required.