Grounds Intern - The Marquardt

Illuminus•Watertown, WI

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper Intern is employed to do landscaping maintenance needs as assigned to specific areas on campus. This role involves maintaining landscaped areas, preparing flowerbeds, weeding, mulching, and performing various lawn maintenance tasks. The intern will also be responsible for campus-wide clean-up, including waste removal and clearing sand from parking areas. Additionally, the role requires the ability to operate mechanical equipment as directed and to maintain effective communication and a positive image for the organization.

Requirements

Commitment to quality outcomes and services for all individuals.
Ability to relate well to all individuals.
Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions.
Ability to adapt to change.

Responsibilities

Maintain landscaped areas on or around the Campus.
Prepare flowerbeds.
Weed around buildings and terrace areas.
Mulch planted areas and/or around trees.
Removal and replacement of stones around buildings.
Edge landscape areas around campus.
Lawn Maintenance – top soil & seeding.
Set up hoses/water plantings as needed.
Constant use of shovels, rakes, etc.
Clean up and remove waste/litter across all grounds on the entire Campus.
Campus wide – seasonal clean up.
Apartment garages swept out and clean up sand in parking areas.
Ability to operate mechanical equipment as directed/approved.
Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with all individuals.
Maintains a positive image of the entity in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.
Performs other duties, as assigned.