Land Steward; Summer
Job in
Madison, Dane County, Wisconsin, 53774, USA
Listing for:
Promega
Seasonal/Temporary
position
Listed on 2026-02-07
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Outdoor / Nature, Landscaping
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Land Steward (Summer 2026)
Overview
OUR TEAM: The Land & Natural Resources team is a small group of motivated and energetic individuals who love working outdoors. We are always seeking to drive value by maintaining safe and aesthetically pleasing landscapes for our fellow Promega employees to enjoy. We work very closely together on maintenance of the campus grounds and ensure that we support each other in our day-to-day roles and in our development, as much as possible.
YOUR
ROLE
As part of our Land & Natural Resources team, you will be providing hands-on maintenance for the 200+ acres of green space and natural areas on our Madison Campus. Your office will be the outdoors as you help take care natural areas including formal landscaped areas with lawn, prairie restorations, ponds, woodlots, wetlands, orchards, agricultural fields, and a campus trail system.
Key qualities we are looking for in a Land Steward: flexibility, efficiency, attention to detail, enthusiasm to learn, great interpersonal relationship and communication skills, ability to shrug off what mother nature might throw at you.
JOB OBJECTIVE
Assist in maintaining the meaningful outdoor spaces where people can interact with nature on the Promega Madison Campus.
CORE DUTIES
Routine landscape maintenance including mowing, trimming, weeding, garden bed rejuvenation, brush clearing, pruning, and invasive species removal in designated areas.Trail maintenance including spreading woodchips, cutting excess brush, log moving and applying specialty herbicides in areas as directed.Landscape vehicle and equipment maintenance, including cleaning and preventative maintenance service and checks.Detailed cleaning of exterior common areas. Power washing of patio areas, walkways, and windows.Routine grounds inspection for trash; removal, including dumping exterior waste containers around buildings.Aid in the set up and take down of the weekly Farmer’s Market.Assist with farm and horticultural projects including but not limited to: produce harvest, compost collection and removal, and weed removal in specific areas.Other duties as assigned.Demonstrates inclusion through their own words and actions and is accountable for a safe workspace. Acts with kindness, curiosity, and respect for others.Embracing and being open to incorporating Promega’s 6 Emotional & Social Intelligence (ESI) core principles in daily work.Will understand and comply with all elements of the Promega Quality System outlined for the position.KEY QUALIFICATIONS
High School diploma or proven work experience that ensures you are ready to be successful in this role.Valid driver’s license.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Previous experience with building maintenance, groundskeeping, landscaping maintenance or other related area.Previous experience working with power tools and lawn care equipment including string trimmers, lawn mowers, ATV and tractors.PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Ability to work for prolonged periods standing, walking or sitting.Ability to work in different weather conditions with exposure to the elements.Ability to move up to 50 lbs.At Promega, we are committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve and creating a culture where everyone belongs. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we welcome and encourage applications from all backgrounds, ensuring that employment decisions are made fairly and equitably.
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