Groundskeeper

Job Details

Groundskeeper
Milwaukee, WI
Full Time
JR10010932

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Position Title:
Groundskeeper

Job Category:
University Staff

Employment Type:
Regular

Job Profile:
Groundskeeper

Job Duties:

Maintain lawns, plant beds, natural areas, and hardscapes. Inspect campus grounds to ensure conditions are safe and meet institutional standards. Continually clean and clear sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots to ensure they are free of snow and ice at any time. This may include nights, weekends, or holidays.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Identifies and acts to remedy plant diseases and insect damage

• Monitor trees and shrubs for evidence of disease and apply treatments as needed

Additional Duties

• Implements and monitors chemical and fertilizer programs
• Oversee and guide work of student employees
• Complete accurate document assigned work tasks into various software programs daily
• Other duties as assigned

Installs, propagates, and maintains the health of new and existing plants and landscape using a variety of vehicles and equipment

• Mow lawns and string trim around buildings, poles, fences and other obstacles
• Plant, water, fertilize and monitor flowers in pots and beds
• Operate commercial mowers, tractors, skid loaders and other power equipment

Maintains clean and clear lawns, walkways, roadways, and parking lots to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice

• Operate trucks, tractors, skid loaders and specialized equipment to clear snow and ice
• Hand shovel, scrape and apply snow-melting chemicals to ADA ramps, stairs and curb-cuts to keep free of snow and ice
• Monitor and empty as needed all outdoor garbage and recycling bins to reduce debris and litter
• Inspect areas and pick up trash, branches, leaves and other debris
• Inspect and clear drains to reduce aerial flood risks and potential building floods

Constructs lawn and landscaping projects including soil grading, seeding, and sodding

• Restore bare lawn areas by seeding or sodding, as appropriate
• Plant new bushes, trees and perennials as needed to replace dead or damaged plants

Department: Facilities, Planning and Management is committed to promoting respect and civility in the workplace. Our staff serves as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers, fellow faculty and staff members, students, and visitors. The mission of the department is to provide a safe, sustainable, and accessible physical environment that supports learning, research, working, living, and recreation. The organization supports the academic and strategic objectives of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with commitment and pride in everything they do.

Compensation: $21/hour

Required Qualifications:

• Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver License and be able to meet or exceed the minimum requirements for driving on state business as described here: https://uwm.edu/risk-management/drivers/
• Experience with landscape maintenance
• Experience with snow removal
• Available to work overtime (including nights, weekends, or holidays) in response to weather conditions or special events.

Preferred Qualifications:

• HS Diploma (or equivalent)
• Horticulture degree/Technical training or equivalent work experience
• Snow plowing experience in a professional setting
• Experience working with heavy equipment in landscaping
• Experience working with heavy equipment for snow removal

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a resume and cover letter addressing your professional level work experience as it relates to all required and preferred qualifications.

Additional documents submitted aside from a resume and cover letter will not be reviewed.

In instances where the Search and Screen Committee is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications. Additional documents submitted aside from a resume will not be reviewed.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.

The selected candidate must complete a Vehicle Use Agreement application which allows a review of driver records to compare the candidate's driving record to the University Driver Authorization Standards (https://uwm.edu/risk-management/drivers/). Employment is contingent upon successfully meeting these requirements.

Finance & Administrative Affairs is required to conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment screenings on the selected candidate for this role. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening.

This position does not offer visa sponsorship. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. Selected candidates will be required to verify eligibility to work in the United States by completing the required I-9 form upon hire.

Contact Information:

Emily Jensen

eejensen@uwm.edu

To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Groundskeeper_JR10010932.