Grounds Technician

About the role

St. Norbert College (SNC), a nationally ranked, private Catholic liberal arts college, is seeking a Grounds Technician to help maintain and enhance the beauty, safety, and functionality of our campus. Responsibilities include maintaining turf, athletic fields, annual flower displays, perennial gardens, shrubs, and trees; performing winter maintenance of campus grounds, streets, parking lots, and sidewalks; and operating landscaping and grounds maintenance equipment and fleet vehicles. This position also participates in the College's snow removal on-call program. The starting pay is $17.30 per hour.

The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. In addition to the normal work schedule, this position is on call for snow and ice removal from November 15 through April 15. On-call responsibilities may require work during nighttime hours, weekends, and holidays as weather conditions warrant.

Specific responsibilities

• Maintain turf areas throughout campus, at student houses, Schneider Stadium, and Nick's Field. Responsibilities include mowing, irrigation, sodding, seeding, fertilizing, weed and insect control, and aeration. Maintain artificial turf on the football, baseball, and softball fields.
• Perform snow and ice removal from parking lots, sidewalks, and campus streets using power equipment, hand tools, and ice-melting products.
• Remove leaves and other plant debris from campus using power sweepers, backpack blowers, and hand rakes.
• Maintain trees, shrubs, perennials, and annual flowers throughout campus, at student houses, Schneider Stadium, and Nick's Field. Responsibilities include planting, removal, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, and insect control.
• Collect and dispose of litter throughout campus, around student houses, at Schneider Stadium, and at Nick's Field. Maintain the cleanliness of the Grounds Facility and clean and wax grounds maintenance equipment.
• Provide direction and oversight to two student employees during the summer months.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years of grounds maintenance experience.
• Forklift and aerial lift certification preferred.
• Valid Driver's license.
• Knowledge of maintenance techniques for turf, flowers, shrubs and trees.
• Ability to operate turf maintenance and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and meet deadlines.
• Ability to communicate and interact professionally with coworkers and customers.
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, make timely decisions, and serve as a positive role model for others.
• Ability to maintain focus and concentration in noisy environments.
• Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather conditions.

Additional information

The College may consider any equivalent amount of credentials, licensures, training, or experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties and responsibilities of this job.

Benefits package

The College offers an outstanding benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance; retirement plan; paid time off and tuition waiver.

Application instructions

This position will be posted for a minimum of five business days, and applications will be reviewed upon receipt.

St. Norbert College (SNC), a Catholic, Norbertine, and Liberal Arts College, provides an educational environment that fosters intellectual, spiritual, and personal development. As the only Norbertine institution of higher learning in the world, our roots, traditions, and commitments create a unique and enriching educational experience for our students.

• We seek those who will embrace our mission and commitment to building a vibrant, inclusive, and spiritually engaged community.
• Non-Exempt

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

The duties and responsibilities listed in this job description are intended to describe the general nature and level of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the job if work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the job. Percentage of time may vary widely depending on the needs of the position during any particular time period. This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.