Grounds Technician

St. Norbert College; EE. UU.; Presencial; USD 21.000 - 30.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition waiver

Descripción de la vacante

St. Norbert College is seeking a Grounds Technician to maintain turf, athletic fields, gardens, shrubs and trees across campus. The role includes winter grounds maintenance and on-call snow removal, with on-site work Monday–Friday 6:00 a.m.

to 2:30 p.m. and additional night/weekend hours as needed. Responsibilities include operating turf and snow removal equipment, supervising two student workers in summer, and ensuring campus safety and cleanliness while coordinating with campus staff in all

Formación

• 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.
• Able to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain turf areas, athletic fields, gardens, shrubs and trees across campus.
• Perform winter maintenance of campus grounds, streets, parking lots and sidewalks.
• Operate landscaping equipment and fleet vehicles.
• Participate in the snow removal on-call program.
• Provide direction to two student employees during summer months.

Conocimientos

Forklift certification

Aerial lift certification

Valid Driver’s license

Operate turf & snow removal equipment

Multitask & prioritize

Professional communication

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Grounds Technician

St. Norbert College (SNC), a nationally ranked, private Catholic liberal arts college, is seeking a Grounds Technician to help maintain and enhance the beauty, safety, and functionality of our campus. Responsibilities include maintaining turf, athletic fields, annual flower displays, perennial gardens, shrubs, and trees; performing winter maintenance of campus grounds, streets, parking lots, and sidewalks; and operating landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment and fleet vehicles. This position also participates in the College’s snow removal on-call program. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. In addition to the normal work schedule, this position is on call for snow and ice removal from November 15 through April 15. On-call responsibilities may require work during nighttime hours, weekends, and holidays as weather conditions warrant.

General Responsibilities

• maintaining turf, athletic fields, annual flower displays, perennial gardens, shrubs, and trees
• performing winter maintenance of campus grounds, streets, parking lots, and sidewalks
• operating landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment and fleet vehicles
• participating in the College’s snow removal on-call program

Specific Responsibilities

• Maintain turf areas throughout campus, at student houses, Schneider Stadium, and Nick’s Field. Responsible for mowing, irrigation, sodding, seeding, fertilizing, weed and insect control, and aeration.
• Maintain artificial turf on the football, baseball, and softball fields.
• Perform snow and ice removal from parking lots, sidewalks, and campus streets using power equipment, hand tools, and ice-melting products.
• Remove leaves and other plant debris from campus using power sweepers, backpack blowers, and hand rakes.
• Maintain trees, shrubs, perennials, and annual flowers throughout campus, at student houses, Schneider Stadium, and Nick’s Field. Responsible for planting, removal, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, and insect control.
• Collect and dispose of litter throughout campus, around student houses, at Schneider Stadium, and at Nick’s Field.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the Grounds Facility and clean and wax grounds maintenance equipment.
• Provide direction and oversight to two student employees during the summer months.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum 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 maintenance techniques for turf, flowers, shrubs and trees.
• Ability to operate turf maintenance and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment, multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and interact professionally with coworkers and customers.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, make timely decisions, and serve as a positive role model for others.
• Ability to maintain focus and concentration in noisy environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
• The College may consider any equivalent amount of credentials, licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Benefits Package

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition waiver

Company Culture

St. Norbert College (SNC), a Catholic, Norbertine, and Liberal Arts College, provides an educational environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual, and personal development. As the only Norbertine institution of higher learning in the world, our roots, traditions, and commitments create a unique and enriching educational experience for our students. At SNC, our commitment to communio - the Norbertine ideal of a community united as one - is grounded in the principles of dignity, truth, and justice. Consistent with these principles, St. Norbert is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. St. Norbert College (SNC), a Catholic, Norbertine and Liberal Arts College provides an educational environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual and personal development. As the only Norbertine institution of higher learning in the world, our roots, traditions, and commitments create a unique and enriching educational experience for our students. At SNC, our commitment to communio - the Norbertine ideal of a community united as one - is grounded in the principles of dignity, truth and justice. Consistent with these principles, St. Norbert is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment.

Non-Exempt Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Percentage of time may vary widely depending on the needs of the position during any particular time period.

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