Groundskeeper

Universities of Wisconsin; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

UW–Milwaukee is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain lawns, plant beds, natural areas, and hardscapes on campus. The role includes inspecting grounds for safety, clearing snow and ice from walkways, and performing seasonal landscaping tasks on a 100% onsite basis.

The position requires a valid Wisconsin Driver License, experience in landscape maintenance and snow removal, and overtime availability including nights, weekends, or holidays.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver License and be able to meet or exceed the minimum requirements for driving on state business.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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; nights, weekends, or holidays may be required.
• Installs, propagates, and maintains the health of new and existing plants and landscape using various equipment.
• Oversee and guide work of student employees.
• Complete daily documentation of assigned tasks in software programs.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Snow removal

Overtime availability

Driving

Education

HS Diploma (or equivalent)

Horticulture degree/Technical training

Job description

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.

Additional Information:

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.

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 (Risk Management – Safety & Assurances). Employment is contingent upon successfully meeting these requirements.

This position is not eligible for hybrid work and requires 100% onsite work.

Key Job Responsibilities:

% of Time| Responsibility

25%- 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

25% - 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

10% - 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

10%- Identifies and acts to remedy plant diseases and insect damage

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

10%- Implements and monitors chemical and fertilizer programs

10% - Oversee and guide work of student employees

5% - Complete accurate document assigned work tasks into various software programs daily

5% - Other duties as assigned

• Support moving operations

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

Target Salary Range

$21.00 Hourly

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 [e-mail] 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
UWMis a State agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law.UWMwill 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.

CBCand Reference Check Policy
Employment will require a criminal background check.UWMtakes 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 theUWMAnnual 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 [phone] 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.