Campus Grounds Steward: Landscaping & Snow Removal

Universities of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UW–Milwaukee is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain lawns, plant beds, natural areas, and hardscapes on campus. The role includes inspecting grounds for safety, clearing snow and ice from walkways, and performing seasonal landscaping tasks on a 100% onsite basis.

The position requires a valid Wisconsin Driver License, experience in landscape maintenance and snow removal, and overtime availability including nights, weekends, or holidays.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver License and be able to meet or exceed the minimum requirements for driving on state business.
• Experience with landscape maintenance.
• Experience with snow removal.
• Available to work overtime (including nights, weekends, or holidays) in response to weather conditions or special events.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, plant beds, natural areas, and hardscapes.
• Inspect campus grounds to ensure conditions are safe and meet institutional standards.
• Continually clean and clear sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots to ensure they are free of snow and ice; nights, weekends, or holidays may be required.
• Installs, propagates, and maintains the health of new and existing plants and landscape using various equipment.
• Oversee and guide work of student employees.
• Complete daily documentation of assigned tasks in software programs.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Snow removal

Overtime availability

Driving

Education

HS Diploma (or equivalent)

Horticulture degree/Technical training

Job description

UW–Milwaukee is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain lawns, plant beds, natural areas, and hardscapes on campus. The role includes inspecting grounds for safety, clearing snow and ice from walkways, and performing seasonal landscaping tasks on a 100% onsite basis.

The position requires a valid Wisconsin Driver License, experience in landscape maintenance and snow removal, and overtime availability including nights, weekends, or holidays.