Grounds & Facility Technician II
About The Position
Recreation & Wellbeing at the University of Wisconsin–Madison is seeking a self-motivated Grounds & Facility Technician with a passion for outdoor grounds maintenance and hands-on work in a variety of settings. Working across Rec Well facilities provides a dynamic environment where no two days are the same. This position offers the opportunity to start a career at a top-tier university while gaining valuable experience in outdoor field maintenance, basic building repairs, and light mechanical work. On-the-job training is provided for individuals who are eager to learn and expand their skill set. This role supports the upkeep of more than 40 acres of athletic fields and outdoor recreation spaces through safe and skilled operation of equipment including zero-turn lawn mowers, string trimmers, leaf blowers, utility vehicles, snow removal equipment, and various hand and power tools. Daily responsibilities include lawn mowing and string trimming, maintaining and grooming approximately 12 acres of synthetic athletic fields, maintaining sand volleyball courts, and completing trash and debris cleanup across outdoor sports and recreation facilities. The position also assists with the maintenance of grounds equipment and related sports equipment to ensure facilities remain safe, clean, and ready for use by the campus community.
Requirements
- 3+ years of relative experience
- Independently performs routine inspections, monitor cleanliness and condition of facilities, grounds, outdoor sports areas, sports equipment and related maintenance equipment.
- Independently utilizes equipment to repair and maintain standard machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation.
- Independently troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures.
- Independently receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries to appropriate entities.
- Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed.
- Independently performs basic and routine computer related tasks daily.
- Properly troubleshoot equipment and facility issues without oversight.
- Candidates must be able to work in a variety of weather conditions and perform lifting regularly up to 50 lbs., occasionally up to 100 lbs.
- Candidates must have a valid Wisconsin Driver's License
- Required: High School Diploma
Responsibilities
- Responsible for mowing natural grass and maintaining and grooming artificial turf
- Troubleshoots, escalates, and documents issues according to established policies and procedures
- Performs routine facility inspections and monitors cleanliness
- Receives, inspects, inventories, and distributes deliveries to appropriate entities under general supervision
- Utilizes equipment to repair and maintain standard machinery, equipment, and facility property to prevent further damage and ensure optimal operation
- Assists trades, crafts, vendors, and technical staff with construction, design, and operational maintenance as needed
- Maintains clean and clear lawns, athletic fields, outdoor courts, and walkways to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice
Benefits
- This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund.
- For a summary of benefits, please see: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
