Groundskeeper

Marian University; Fond du Lac (WI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Marian University in Fond du Lac, WI is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain lawns, flower beds, and walkways across campus. You will operate hand and power tools, perform snow/ice removal, and help with event setup, ensuring safe and attractive grounds year-round.

The ideal candidate has a High School diploma or GED and 1–2 years of related experience, with a willingness to learn, a flexible schedule, and a valid driver’s license. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years related work experience.
• Willingness to learn and grow.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.

Responsibilities

• Mows lawns and trims grass around walks, flower beds, trees and walls.
• Prunes shrubs and trees as directed to shape growth.
• Removes leaves, branches and debris with mowers and tools.
• Lays out and maintains flower beds and decorative vegetation.
• Operates, maintains and repairs lawn equipment as needed.
• Performs snow/ice removal on walks and driveways.
• Assists with event setup and campus projects.
• Follows safety policies and participates in trainings.

Skills

Reliable

Flexible schedule

Safety conscious

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

This position promotes and supports the learning experience of Marian University students by, landscaping or maintaining grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Work typically consists of a variety of tasks; examples include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, edging, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, irrigation, sweeping of parking lots and sidewalks, snow and ice management, and sports field setup and maintenance.

Essential functions:

• Mows lawns and trims grass around walks, flower beds, trees and walls.
• Prunes shrubs and trees, at the direction of the immediate Supervisor, to shape and improve growth.
• Removes fallen or damaged leaves, branches, and twigs using mowers, tractors and other hand and power tools.
• Lays out and maintains flower beds, mulch beds, or other decorative vegetation.
• Maintains and sharpens tools and makes minor repairs on equipment, as needed.
• Plants, fertilizes, waters and uses weed and insect control products at the direction of the immediate Supervisor to maintain grass, flowers, trees and shrubs.
• Removes snow and ice from walks, roads and driveways, utilizing hand tools, machines or vehicles.
• Spreads salt, picks up litter, rakes, removes debris from hard surfaces. .
• Cleans drainage ditches and culverts, including, but not limited to the filling of potholes and the sweeping of accumulated debris along curb lines.
• Maintains driveways and parking lots.
• Repairs fences, gates, walls, irrigation systems, walks and outbuildings using carpentry, masonry and painting tools.
• May perform marking and maintenance of sports fields.
• Performs routine cleaning and maintenance on gardening and grounds equipment.
• May operate trucks and assorted power equipment, such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chain saws, electric clippers, sod cutters, and pruning saws.
• May participate in the setup and tear-down of event furniture, such as tables, chairs and tents.
• May participate in the movement of furniture, supplies and material.
• Attends training programs (classroom and virtual) as designated.
• Complies with all company safety and risk management policies and procedures.
• Reports all accidents and injuries in a timely manner.
• Participates in regular safety meetings, safety training and hazard assessments.
• Applies all applicable OSHA and related local safety requirements to all assigned work.
• Performs all work in accordance with established safety procedures.
• May perform preventative maintenance on lawn equipment and building equipment. (Ranging from filter changes, greasing motors and changing belts)
• May perform minor work orders on campus (Ranging from bulb changes to minor painting.)
• May help support other campus service departments with small projects.

Other Responsibilities

• Performs other work-related duties as assigned

Education, Experience, and skills required:

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent experience.
• 1 to 2 years of related work experience.
• Willingness to be open to learning and growing.
• Maturity of judgment and behavior.
• Maintains high standards for work areas and appearance.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Must comply with any dress code requirements.
• Must be able to work nights, weekends and some holidays.
• Attends work and shows up for scheduled shift on time with satisfactory regularity in light of Marian’s time and attendance policy and/or client operating hours.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license and be approved to drive per University requirements.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to use a ladder, areal lift platform and all maintenance related equipment and tools.
• Must be able to lift items up to 50lbs.
• Bending at the waist, sitting, kneeling, laying horizontally, climbing, frequent walking, etc. as job may require. Ability to work in all weather conditions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• The work environment includes all campus buildings and grounds (including inside and outside work)
• May include emergency needs at any time of the day or night.
• Noise level which may at times require normal hearing protection in the form of ear plugs.
• Extreme heat or cold.
• Working at various heights.

EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disabled

Transforming lives through academic excellence, innovation and leadership. Marian University is a community committed to learning, dedicated to service and social justice, and joined together by spiritual traditions.

Any offer of employment will be contingent upon the receipt of criminal background and reference check information; and the determination that the candidate remains eligible and suitable for employment.