Grounds Assistant Supervisor
 University of Wisconsin - Stout | |
 United States, Wisconsin, Menomonie | |
 Nov 18, 2025 | |
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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Job Category: Employment Type: Job Profile: Job Duties: 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 (FP157) RESPONSIBILITIES 30% Team Leadership & Supervision
20% Grounds Maintenance and Landscaping
20% Snow & Ice Removal
10% Academic Collaboration
10% Equipment & Inventory Management
Key Job Responsibilities:
Department: The Facilities Management Department is a service unit that reports to the Vice Chancellor of Business, Finance, and Administrative Services and provides many services to the UW-Stout campus including building and grounds maintenance, facility modifications and improvements, custodial services, snow removal, landscaping, campus planning & engineering, construction management, purchasing, fleet services, key management, campus inventory management, campus heat/steam production and chilled water, building openings and closings, event setup and teardown, moving services, trash and recycling collection, etc. The mission of Facilities Management is to provide quality service in an efficient, professional manner while being fiscally responsible to ensure campus safety and comfort. Our focus is to continually improve and ensure customer satisfaction. Compensation: Required Qualifications: 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. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in a higher education environment. Associate degree in horticulture, turf management, or related field. 1+ years of supervisory experience. How to Apply: Complete applications received by end of day, November 18, 2025 are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after November 18th may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled. To apply, click on the APPLY button or go to: https://www.uwstout.edu/about-us/careers-jobs Required application materials: Cover letter (* See below) Resume All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. *Please use your cover letter to speak to each of the Minimum/Required Qualifications for this position as listed above. For each required qualification, describe your relevant experience, using specific examples from your work history to illustrate how your experience satisfies the requirement. It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability. Contact Information: For questions regarding this position or recruitment, please contact: Search Chair: Zenon Smolarek Email: smolarekze@uwstout.edu If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials, please contact: Search Coordinator: Jake Fox Phone: 715-232-2491 Email: foxjac@uwstout.edu Guidelines to ensure consideration:
It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual's disability. 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.
Employment is contingent upon the final candidate's completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test, as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidates' professional references questions regarding employee misconduct,sexual violence,andsexual harassment. Reference checks must be conducted at a minimum with three professional references, at least one of which must be a prior supervisor. Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks. In response to a public records request, the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7). UW-Stout is committed to providing safety and security of all members of our community in accordance with the Clery Act. For campus safety information and crime statistics visit: https://www.uwstout.edu/life-stout/police-and-parking/clery-information UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer | |