Groundskeeper (Continuous Recruitment)

University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus of $1,000

Retention bonus of $1,000 after one year

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh is seeking a Groundskeeper responsible for maintaining grounds to institutional standards. Responsibilities include clearing debris, landscaping, and ensuring plant health. The position requires physical ability to perform manual labor and good communication skills.

Preferred qualifications include experience with grounds maintenance equipment and plant identification. Benefits include sign-on and retention bonuses after probation and employment anniversaries.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform manual labor including lifting up to 50 pounds and other motions for extended periods.
• Flexible in job functions and able to communicate openly.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clean and clear lawns, walkways, and parking lots.
• Construct lawn and landscaping projects.
• Identify and remedy plant diseases and insect damage.
• Implement and monitor chemical and fertilizer programs.
• Install and maintain plants and landscapes.

Skills

Ability to perform manual labor

Flexibility in job functions

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grounds maintenance equipment

Snow management equipment

Job description

Position Title

Groundskeeper (Continuous Recruitment)

Job Category

University Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Groundskeeper

Job Duties

This position is responsible for general maintenance of grounds that meet institutional grounds keeping standards. Overtime may be required for snow management and special events.

Compensation

Compensation is commensurate with experience. UWO is now offering sign‑on bonuses for new Custodial and Grounds Employees. Recruitment Bonus of $1,000 ($500 for part-time) will be awarded after successful completion of a 180‑day Probation Period (6 months). Retention Bonus of $1,000 ($500 for part‑time) will be awarded after successful completion of a 1‑year Employment Anniversary.

Key Job Responsibilities

• 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
• Implements and monitors chemical and fertilizer programs
• Installs, propagates, and maintains the health of new and existing plants and landscape using a variety of vehicles and equipment

Required Qualifications

• Ability to perform manual labor including lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, stooping, twisting and other motions for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation
• Employees are expected to be flexible in the performance of their job functions and to communicate openly with supervisors and co‑workers, other departments and University staff
• High school diploma or equivalent

Preferred Qualifications

• Work experience operating grounds maintenance & snow management equipment
• Ability to identify plants, weeds, trees, & shrubs
• Safety considerations / precautions and occupational hazards related to grounds maintenance and equipment operation
• Ability to work independently and as a member of the Grounds crew team responsible for University grounds care and maintenance

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent

EEO Statement

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other bases as defined by federal regulations 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.