Grounds Assistant Supervisor
About The Position
The Grounds Assistant Supervisor supports the Associate Director of Facilities Management in maintaining the university’s outdoor spaces, ensuring they are safe, functional, and visually appealing. This role includes leading groundskeeping crews, coordinating seasonal tasks such as snow removal, and collaborating with academic departments—Biology and Environmental Sciences—to support research, teaching, and sustainability initiatives . This position must be available for early morning, evening, or weekend shifts during snow events. Buildings and Grounds Assistant Supervisor ( FP 157 ) / Job Description RESPONSIBILITIES
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
- 3+ years of experience in groundskeeping or landscaping
- Work independently and as part of a team environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a higher education environment.
- Associate degree in horticulture, turf management, or related field.
- 1 + years of supervisory experience
Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Supervision Provide daily direction to grounds staff and seasonal workers.
- Train new employees in safety procedures, equipment use, and groundskeeping techniques.
- Assist in scheduling shifts, assigning tasks, and evaluating performance.
- Schedule work orders and manage priorities
- Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping Assist in planning and executing routine landscaping, turf care, tree maintenance
- Maintain irrigation systems.
- Monitor the condition of lawns, gardens, walkways, and athletic fields.
- Ensure compliance with environmental and safety standards.
- Snow & Ice Removal Coordinate and participate in snow plowing, shoveling, salting, and de-icing across campus.
- Monitor weather forecasts and prepare crews and equipment for winter events.
- Maintain snow removal equipment and ensure readiness throughout the season.
- Academic Collaboration Work with the Biology department and other academic units to support outdoor research areas, and teaching gardens.
- Coordinate access and maintenance of outdoor lab spaces and field study areas as needed.
- Equipment & Inventory Management Oversee the use and maintenance of grounds equipment including mowers, tractors, plows, and utility vehicles.
- Track inventory of supplies such as salt, mulch, fuel, and tools.
- Report equipment issues and coordinate repairs or replacements.
- Coordinates and/or performs scheduled services within an area of responsibility, administering preventive maintenance programs for facilities, inspecting facilities to determine repair or replacement needs, and performing emergency and routine maintenance on campus facilities
- Ensures buildings are maintained by touring the common areas/public spaces, tracking and identifying needed repairs, and communicating with building managers and department administrators
- Implements unit operational policies and procedures, and provides training and feedback to ensure safety and compliance
- Assists in the supervision and the coordination of work within the unit to meet the needs of the university, its employees, and visitors
- Schedules logistics and secures resources for the completion of established projects
Benefits
- The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan, demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees.
- Employee Benefits: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/
- To calculate the estimated value of your total compensation, use the Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator | Employee Benefits (wisconsin.edu)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
