Campus Grounds Technician: Snow & Turf Care

St. Norbert College; West De Pere (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waiver

Job summary

St. Norbert College is seeking a Grounds Technician to maintain turf, fields, and gardens across campus. The role includes mowing, irrigation, seeding, weed control, snow removal, and landscaping tasks.

The position requires 1–2 years of grounds experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to operate turf and snow equipment. On-call duties are required in winter, with a regular schedule Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of grounds maintenance experience.
• Forklift and aerial lift certification preferred.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• Knowledge of turf, flowers, shrubs and trees maintenance.
• Ability to operate turf maintenance and snow removal equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain turf areas across campus, student houses, Schneider Stadium, and Nick’s Field, including mowing, irrigation, seeding, fertilizing, and aeration.
• Maintain artificial turf on football, baseball, and softball fields.
• Perform snow and ice removal from parking lots, sidewalks, and campus streets using power equipment and ice-melting products.
• Remove leaves and debris with power sweepers, blowers, and rakes; clean grounds facilities and equipment.
• Maintain trees, shrubs, perennials, and annual flowers; prune, mulch, and fertilize.
• Collect and dispose of litter; oversee two student employees during the summer.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Valid Driver's license

Operate turf equipment

Snow removal equipment

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Forklift certification

Aerial lift certification

Job description

St. Norbert College is seeking a Grounds Technician to maintain turf, fields, and gardens across campus. The role includes mowing, irrigation, seeding, weed control, snow removal, and landscaping tasks.

The position requires 1–2 years of grounds experience, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to operate turf and snow equipment. On-call duties are required in winter, with a regular schedule Monday–Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.