Groundskeeper

Applications must be submitted by 12:01 a.m., May 04, 2026.

Thank you for your interest in a career at Northcentral Technical College (NTC).

NTC offers outstanding career opportunities on a modern campus with state-of-the-art technology that allows for a collaborative learning and work environment. Employees are offered an amazing Total Rewards package with competitive salaries, excellent benefits, and generous paid time off – including two paid closures for the winter holiday (Christmas – New Year) and summer (week of July 4th), for most full-time positions. NTC is “The College that Cares” and makes a difference in the lives of our employees and students. If you have the desire to help students while positively impacting the community, we’d love for you to join our team! See why our current employees did!

Starting Hourly Rate Based On Qualifications

$24.20

Job Summary

JOB SUMMARY, DESCRIPTION & QUALIFICATIONS:

This person is responsible for the overall grounds maintenance and care of the college. The responsibilities include operation of snow removal equipment, heavy equipment, fleet vehicles, light equipment, and hand-operated equipment. In addition, this person will maintain the department service garage and college warehouse.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Perform all duties and tasks directly associated with grounds maintenance and care.
• Mow, cut, and trim grass covered areas.
• Maintain shrubs, flower beds, trees, and all other horticultural areas.
• Evaluate and recommend methods or improvements that enhance the appearance, safety, and efficiency of grounds maintenance operations.
• Maintain sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots, to including, but not limited to, snow removal, pothole filling, painting, grading, and power sweeping.
• Maintain and repair outside signage, furniture, flags, and refuse containers.
• Selectively apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides to grounds, and maintain all records related to those applications.
• Perform routine and preventative maintenance and repairs to fleet vehicles & grounds care equipment.
• Prepare grounds equipment for seasonal use and storage.
• Repair damage to grounds and horticulture caused by construction, vandalism, natural acts, and disease.
• Maintain outside trash containers, pick up trash and debris from grounds, and collect recycling.
• Provide transportation and courier services for District operations.
• Maintain warehousing, storage, and retrieval for the District.
• Know and practice safety precautions in performance of duties.
  
  

Additional Functions

• Maintain an operating time log for each piece of equipment and machinery and report needed repairs to supervisor.
• Advise supervisor of equipment needing major repair and/or replacement.
• Comply with any assignment if it is in the nature of any emergency as expressed by a supervisor or member of management.
• Maintain secure areas for equipment and District property.
• Provide protective barriers for hazardous locations on the grounds.
• Monitor and provide guidance for the seasonal summer grounds crew.
• Assist the Facilities staff as needed.
• Capable and willing to work outdoors in all types of weather conditions.
• Ability to read work instructions, schedules, warning signs, and equipment operations manuals.
• Physical strength and stamina to perform required work.
• Ability to work and communicate with co-workers, faculty, students, management, and administration, as well as the many publics that use the District's facilities and grounds.
• Must be a self-starter. Must be reliable and dependable enough to maintain efficient work patterns without close supervision.
• Willing to adjust daily work-shift hours to meet the immediate needs of the position and College.
• Ability to lift 75 lbs. on a regular and reoccurring basis.
• Other related duties as assigned.
  
  

The duties and responsibilities listed are intended to describe the essential functions of persons assigned to this job. They are not intended as an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.

Minimum Qualifications Required

Education: High School Education/GED

Experience: 2 years

• Two years of diversified, successful experience in grounds care.
• Extensive knowledge of horticulture, heavy equipment operations, grounds care equipment operations, pesticide and herbicide equipment operations, the maintenance of associated grounds care equipment, Right-to-Know laws, and handling, labeling, and disposal of hazardous materials.
• Private pesticide applicator certificate per Wisconsin statutes, OR acquire a private pesticide applicator certificate within the timeframe outlined by NTC after starting the position.
• Willing to maintain and/or acquire certifications and licensing to meet the requirements of the position and the District.
  
  

Language Skills

Knowledge, Skills and Ability

Ability to read, write and comprehend simple instructions, emails and memos; discuss information one-on-one and in small groups.

Math Skills

Ability to add and subtract numbers using basic units of measurement.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions; solve problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Technical Skills

Ability to navigate to and between computer applications; read/reply to emails, open/save/close files and applications; find, format and print documents; operate common office equipment.

Customer Service Skills

Ability to pleasantly initiate, maintain and end a conversation; act in a professional manner using appropriate language and body language.

Other Requirements

Drivers license with a clean record.

Physical Requirements

Carrying/Lifting 10-25 lbs: Medium

Carrying/Lifting 25-50 lbs: Medium

Carrying/Lifting >50 lbs: Medium

Sitting: Medium

Standing/Walking/Climbing: Medium

Squatting/Crouching/Kneeling/Bending: Medium

Repetitive Hand/Foot Movement: Medium

Pushing/Pulling/Reaching Above Shoulder: Low

Work Environment

Indoor/Office Work Environment: High

Outdoor Weather Conditions: High

Irritated or Agitated Individuals: Low

Hostile or Violent Individuals: N/A

Hazardous Fumes/Odors/Toxic Chemicals: Medium

Confined Spaces (as identified by OSHA): N/A

Work-Related Travel: Low

Smell Requirement: Low

Specific Vision: Low

Hearing: Low

Taste: Low