Groundskeeper

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Town of Bangor (WI); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

Health insurance

Paid holidays & sick days

Retirement after 5 years

Competitive benefits

Job summary

UW-La Crosse is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds and landscaping, including trees, shrubs, and planting beds. You will apply herbicides/pesticides and perform pruning, with overtime for snow removal and special events.

The role reports to Grounds Services Manager and requires state-vehicle driving and pesticide applicator licensing within 6 months of hire. Normal hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m.

Qualifications

• The ability to hold and maintain a valid driver’s license meeting the criteria for driving a state vehicle.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry tools, equipment, or supplies up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Strong English communication skills in writing and speaking.

Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors chemical and fertilizer programs.
• Constructs lawn and landscaping projects including soil grading, seeding, and sodding.
• Installs, propagates, and maintains plants and landscape using equipment.
• Overtime for snow removal and during special events.

Job description

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Position Title

Groundskeeper

Job Category

University Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Groundskeeper

Job Duties

Job Description

The Groundskeeper is responsible for the maintenance of grounds andlandscaping. This position performs a variety of tasks, includingthe planting and maintenance of trees, shrubs, annuals, perennialsand bulbs, application of herbicides and pesticides, and tree andshrub pruning. The Groundskeeper will also support the overallgroundskeeping operation of the University including groundsmaintenance tasks such as snow removal, athletic field maintenance,and litter and trash removal. Overtime work will be required forsnow removal and for Special Events including but not limited tothe WIAA State Track Meet. The normal work schedule for thisposition will be Monday through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Thisposition reports to the Grounds Services Manager.

UW-La Crosse does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at608-785-8013.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Implements and monitors chemical and fertilizer programs
• Constructs lawn and landscaping projects including soilgrading, seeding, and sodding
• Installs, propagates, and maintains the health of new andexisting plants and landscape using a variety of vehicles andequipment
• Identifies and acts to remedy plant diseases and insectdamage
• Maintains clean and clear lawns, walkways, roadways, andparking lots to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, andice

Department

Grounds Services

Compensation

$18/ hour

Required Qualifications

• The ability to hold and maintain a valid driver’s licensemeeting the criteria for driving a state vehicle.
• Individuals must have or be able to obtain a State of WisconsinCommercial Pesticide Applicator License Category 3.0 Turf andLandscape within 6 months of hire and must maintain certificationthroughout employment.
• Ability to grasp, lift and/or carry tools, equipment, orsupplies, up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Physically be able to work in various positions, i.e. with armsabove your head for periods of time; bending, twisting, crawling,squatting, climbing, stooping or kneeling; on scaffolding, laddersor stairs; standing, sitting or walking, while continuouslyperforming job functions.
• Physically be able to work in various environments withoutadverse physical reactions, e.g., within extreme temperatureranges; in hot, noisy, dirty or dust-filled areas; at heights above30 feet, etc.
• Ability to wear protective equipment, i.e. respirator,breathing apparatus, hearing, or eye protection, etc.
• Knowledge of safe, efficient operation of heavyequipment.
• Ability to work overtime hours for snow removal or for otherspecial events as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate degree or professional certification in a directlyrelated field.
• Knowledge of preventative maintenance of heavy equipment.
• Ability to identify different varieties of annuals, perennials,trees, and shrubs.
• Ability to safely operate equipment in areas with high levelsof pedestrian, bicycle and vehicle activity.
• Knowledge of essential job functions and ability to safelyperform duties with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge or ability to learn relevant software and/or computerlanguages in order to operate preventive maintenance, work order,time reporting and inventory control programs.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally or in writing, usingthe English language, in various situations, i.e. face to face, viaphone or two-way radio, correspondence, taking messages, email,etc.

Education

High School

Information about your benefits

Your benefits add an additional 40%+ to the overall financialpackage from the university.

Highlights include:

• Paid vacation for 12-month positions.
• Excellent flexible health insurance with low co-pays and goodcoverage.
• Paid holidays and paid sick days.
• After 5 years of employment, you become vested in ourretirement system which ensures income post-career.
• Benefits atUWLare highly competitive with local industry andsome of the strongest in state and nation.

Benefit eligibility is determined at the point of hire. Thisinformation is provided for illustrative purposes only. Benefitsare also pro-rated based on the appointment percentage.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWL is a state agency and subject to Wisconsin’s Open Records Law.UWL will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants whorequest confidentiality in writing except as may be required byWisconsin’s Open Records law. In certain circumstances, theidentities of “final candidates” and/or the identity of theappointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWL Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., CleryReport), which includes statistics about reported crimes andinformation about campus security policies, see http://www.uwlax.edu/student-life/student-resources/annual-security-report/ or contact the University Police Department at 608.785.9000.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employmentwithout 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 byapplicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We arecommitted to building a workforce that represents a variety ofbackgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualifiedindividuals to apply.