Groundskeeper Lead

University of Wisconsin La Crosse; Town of Bangor (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin La Crosse is seeking a Groundskeeper Lead to oversee grounds maintenance and serve as the lead for assigned staff. The role includes training, planning labor and materials, and supervising day-to-day operations on campus.

The position requires supervising grounds crew, coordinating equipment and supplies, and ensuring safe operation of tools. Regular work hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with overtime for snow removal and special events.

Qualifications

• Leadworker duties including training staff and supervising grounds-related tasks.
• Experience coordinating labor, materials, and equipment for grounds maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Provide training on maintaining grounds, pruning trees, gardening, snow removal, lawn care.
• Plan, assign and review work; monitor completion of assignments; procure equipment and supplies.
• Overtime work for snow removal and special events; operate heavy and light grounds vehicles and equipment.

Job description

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Position Title:Groundskeeper Lead

Job Category:University Staff

Employment Type:Regular

Job Profile:Groundskeeper Lead

Under the general supervision of the Ground Services Manager, thisposition is responsible for performing the duties described in theGroundskeeper position in addition to performing leadworker dutiessuch as providing training on maintaining grounds, pruning trees,gardening, snow removal, lawn care and for planning, assigning andreviewing work, monitoring the completion of work assignments andproviding general assistance and guidance to assigned staff. Otherduties include planning labor and materials needed, procuringequipment and supplies, assuring the safe operation of equipmentand tools by staff, maintaining records and preparing reports forthe supervisor, recommending projects and work assignments andevaluating and selecting vehicles, equipment and tools. Staff inthis position must be able to operate all heavy duty and light dutygrounds vehicles and equipment. Overtime work will be required forsnow removal and for Special Events. The normal work schedule forthis position is Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

The Division of Administration and Finance is committed toproviding quality campus services to faculty, staff, students andexternal constituencies in support of the university’s mission of teaching, research, and public service. The division includesBusiness Services, Budget Office, Facilities Planning &Management, Human Resources, Information Technology Services, andUniversity Police & Parking Services.

Working Conditions

• Work will be performed primarily on campus and around variouscampus facilities. A person in this position will be required tooperate a University vehicle to and around campus daily to performessential duties.

Physical Demands

• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry tools, equipment orsupplies, up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Physically be able to work in various positions, i.e. with armsabove your head for periods of time; bending, twisting, crawling,squatting, climbing, stooping or kneeling; on scaffolding, laddersor stairs; standing, sitting or walking, while continuouslyperforming job functions.