Groundskeeper Saturday - Wednesday

Marquette University; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Marquette University is seeking a Groundskeeper for Saturday - Wednesday to perform grounds maintenance on campus, including pruning, weeding, planting, mowing, chemical applications, and watering. The role also covers snow removal, event setup, and operating university equipment.

You will lead student crews and perform related duties; requires a high school diploma or GED with experience or extensive groundskeeping, plus a valid driver's license and a service-oriented mindset.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED with at least 1 year of experience or at least 4 years of groundskeeping experience.
• A valid driver's license with favorable record is also required.
• Candidate must be service oriented and possess the ability to demonstrate reading and writing comprehension.

Responsibilities

• Pruning, weeding, planting, chemical applications, mowing and watering on campus.
• Provide snow removal services.
• Assist in setup and takedown of special events.
• Operate University equipment and vehicles in a safe manner.
• Lead assigned student crews.
• Perform any and all related duties as assigned.

Skills

Service orientation

Reading & writing comprehension

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Groundskeeper Saturday - Wednesday Posting Number:

NA01590 Employment Status: Full Time Job Family: Facilities Maintenance,

Planning, Engineering, and Construction Position Overview Be The Difference Begins with Great People. Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can make the difference in the lives of students and faculty? We’re always looking for highly talented individuals to join our team people who think big, care deeply, and believe in being the difference in their work and community. We prioritize student success, access to education, and service in our work to educate well-rounded servant leaders who transform their fields, our society and the world. Our Catholic, Jesuit approach emphasizes student engagement with the world around them and formation of the heart and mind. We believe in our mission: The search for truth, the discovery and sharing of knowledge, the fostering of personal and professional excellence, the promotion of a life of faith, and the development of leadership expressed in service to others. These core values guide our relationships with our students, each other, and our community.

Marquette University offers a rich and competitive Total Rewards package including medical, dental, vision, 403(b) with up to 8% university match, generous time off package, and tuition benefits for employees, spouses, and dependents with no payback requirement! For more information, please view our https://www.marquette.edu/human-resources/total-rewards.php. This is your next opportunity to join an organization that invests in their employees' career journey by diversifying their skills, deepening their expert knowledge, encouraging a healthy work-life balance, focusing on personal wellbeing, providing leadership training, and sustaining a culture of respect and inclusion.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform all tasks related to grounds maintenance such as pruning, weeding, planting, chemical applications, mowing and watering.
• Provide snow removal services.
• Assist in setup and take down of special events.
• Operate University equipment and vehicles in a safe manner during the performance of duties.
• Lead assigned student crews.
• Perform any and all related duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• A high school diploma or GEDwith at least 1 year of experience or at least 4 years of groundskeeping experience.
• A valid driver's license with favorable record is also required.
• Candidate must be service oriented and possess the ability to demonstrate reading and writing comprehension

Preferred Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Snow plowing experience.
• More than one year of groundskeeping experience.

Department: Facilities Planning & Management Posting Date: 09/11/2026

It is the policy of Marquette University to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable federal or state-protected classification.