Year-Round Grounds Maintenance Specialist

UWPKS University of Wisconsin Parkside; United States; On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Wisconsin Parkside is seeking a Year-Round Grounds Maintenance Specialist to keep campus lawns, landscaping, trees, and walkways in top condition. You will perform landscaping, lawn care, and seasonal maintenance using various grounds and snow-removal tools.

Responsibilities include disease and insect management, chemical and fertilizer programs, planting and maintaining landscapes, and keeping surfaces clear of debris, snow, and ice.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Must hold a valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and remedies 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.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title

Year-Round Grounds Maintenance Specialist

Job Category

University Staff

Employment Type

Regular

Job Profile

Groundskeeper

Job Duties

Help keep our campus looking its best! The Groundskeeper maintains campus lawns, landscaping, trees, planting areas, walkways, roadways, and parking lots throughout the year. This hands-on position uses a variety of grounds and snow-removal equipment and performs landscaping, planting, lawn care, snow and ice removal, and other seasonal maintenance.

Key Job Responsibilities

• 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
• 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

Department

Facilities Management

Building Compensation

$17.00

Scheduled Hours

Monday to Friday, 6:00 AM - 2:30 PM

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.

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)

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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.

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