Groundskeeper

University of Wisconsin-Parkside; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 19,320 - 27,517; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin-Parkside is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain and landscape the campus grounds in Kenosha, WI. Responsibilities include implementing chemical programs and ensuring cleanliness of outdoor areas.

Qualifications include a high school diploma and a valid driver’s license. The job requires physical stamina and tolerance for varying temperatures. This is a full-time position with scheduled hours from Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM to 2:30 PM.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Driver’s License must be maintained.
• Must be able to tolerate various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and landscape campus lawns and planting beds.
• Implement and monitor chemical and fertilizer programs.
• Construct lawn and landscaping projects.

Skills

Ability to maintain lawns and landscapes

Knowledge of chemical and fertilizer programs

Physical stamina and dexterity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent GED

Tools

Ladders

Ropes and pulleys

Job description

## GroundskeeperApplyremote type: Onsitelocations: Kenosha, WItime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR10010946## ***Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process.***## **Position Title:**Groundskeeper## **Job Category:**University Staff## **Employment Type:**Regular## **Job Profile:**Groundskeeper## **Job Duties:**The groundskeeper maintains and landscapes campus lawns, planting beds, wooded areas, trees and fields. They inspect the grounds to ensure conditions meet institutional grounds keeping standards. ## Scheduled Hours:Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM## **Key Job Responsibilities:*** Implements and monitors chemical and fertilizer programs* Maintains clean and clear lawns, walkways, roadways, and parking lots to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice* Constructs lawn and landscaping projects including soil grading, seeding, and sodding* Identifies and acts to remedy plant diseases and insect damage* Installs, propagates, and maintains the health of new and existing plants and landscape using a variety of vehicles and equipment## **Department:**Facilities Management## **Compensation:**$17.00/hour## **Required Qualifications:*** High school diploma or equivalent GED* Hold and maintain a valid Driver’s License## **Physical Demands:**Must be able to climb ladders, scaffolding and rooftop access stairs. Required to carry tools and parts often weighing 50 pounds or more. Use ropes and pulleys to hoist tools and parts to installation elevations. Ability to tolerate working in areas where temperature may exceed 85 degrees of atmospheric temperature, or may drop below 20 degrees of atmospheric temperature. Proper and safe tool utilization requires dexterity and mobility of hands and arms. Long periods of standing, sitting, kneeling, walking and computer work are possible.## **How to Apply:**To apply, click the **Apply** button at the top of this page. Please upload your:* **Resume*** **Valid Drivers license** - provide proof of a valid driver’s license by visiting the Wisconsin DOT status check page (https://wisconsindot.gov/Pages/online-srvcs/other-servs/status-check.aspx) and uploading a screenshot of your Driver License Information screenApplication materials will be reviewed as they are received, and the position will remain open until filled.## **Contact Information:**Marybeth Meyer ([e-mail])## **Legal Notices and Important Information**Employment will require a criminal background check in accordance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.## **Reasonable Accommodations**It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to provide reasonable accommodation for a qualified individual with a disability.## **Parkside Crime Statistics Report**In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available here. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at [phone] for a paper copy of the annual report.## **Transcript Requirement**Please note: Transcriptions will be required upon hire.