Groundskeeper (Continuous Recruitment)

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Oshkosh (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Recruitment bonus

Retention bonus

Job summary

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh is seeking a Groundskeeper for continuous recruitment to maintain campus grounds to institutional standards. The role may require overtime for snow management and special events, with potential sign-on and retention bonuses as described by the department.

Key responsibilities include maintaining lawns and walkways, planning landscape projects, preventing plant diseases, applying fertilizers, and managing plants with operating landscape equipment.

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

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

Skills

Manual labor

Flexibility

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Grounds maintenance equipment

Job description

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 (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 & special events.

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 180-day Probation Period (6 months)!

Retention Bonus of $1,000 ($500 for part-time) will be awarded after successful completion of 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

Department: Grounds

Compensation: Compensation is commensurate with experience

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 Groundscrew team responsible for University grounds care and maintenance.

Education:

• High school diploma or equivalent

Legal Notices:

Reasonable Accommodations

UWO 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 920-424-1166. 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

UWO is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWO 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 & Reference Check Policy

All candidates for employment are subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a criminal background check, work authorization, and verification of education. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

Work Authorization

Unless otherwise indicated in the job posting, the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh 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. UWO Oshkosh is not an e-verify employer; therefore, STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

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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.