Groundskeeper (Mon-Fri)

Marquette University
  • Milwaukee, WI
    16 days ago

    Job Description

    Posting Details

    Posting Details

    Posting Number NA01583

    Position Information

    Position Title Groundskeeper (Mon-Fri) State WI Employment Status Full Time Position Status Regular If Limited Term (End Date of Assignment, Project, or Grant) Position Type Staff Job Family Facilities Maintenance, Planning, Engineering, and Construction # Hours Per Week 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 Total Rewards guide.

    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.

    In addition to other responsibilities, Marquette Groundskeepers help to maintain the campus by performing tasks such as pruning, weeding, planting, chemical applications, mowing and watering.

    Duties and Responsibilities

    1. Perform all tasks related to grounds maintenance such as pruning, weeding, planting, chemical applications, mowing and watering.

    2. Provide snow removal services.

    3. Assist in setup and take down of special events.

    4. Operate University equipment and vehicles in a safe manner during the performance of duties.

    5. Lead assigned student crews.

    6. 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 and competency skills.

    Preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

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

    Department Facilities Planning & Management Posting Date 07/14/2026 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants

    To be considered, applicants must include their work history in this online application and/or upload a current resume.

    EOE Statement

    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.

    Required Documents

    Required Documents

    Optional Documents

    Posting Specific Questions

    Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

      • Do you have a valid driver's license?
    • Yes

    • No

      • Do you have a High School degree or the equivalent?
    • Yes

    • No

      • In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of driving intoxicated or impaired, or under the influence of drugs?
    • Yes

    • No

      • In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of reckless driving or a substantially similar violation (e.g., drag racing)?
    • Yes

    • No

      • In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of refusing to submit to a lawfully requested breathalyzer or other blood alcohol test?
    • Yes

    • No

      • In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of speeding in excess of 20 mph over the posted speed limit?
    • Yes

    • No

      • In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of negligent homicide, manslaughter, hit and run, or a similar offense, irrespective of the specific nature of the crime charged or the punishment imposed?
    • Yes

    • No

      • In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of two or more at-fault accidents or moving violations?
    • Yes

    • No

      • In the past five (5) years, have you been convicted of intentionally leaving the scene of an accident?
    • Yes

    • No

      • In the past three (3) years, have you been involved in three (3) or more at-fault accidents or moving violations?
    • Yes

    • No

      • In the past year, have you been involved in two (2) or more at-fault accidents or moving violations?
    • Yes

    • No

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationMilwaukee, WI

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