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Groundskeeper
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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
Reasonable Accommodations
Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.
Confidentiality of Applicant Materials
UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.
CBC and Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.
Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)
For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.
Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Milwaukee-WI/Groundskeeper_JR10010932.
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