JOB REQUIREMENTS: JOB ID: 20820 UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Groundskeeper POSTING DATE: April 29, 2024 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: This position reports to the Building & Grounds Supervisor and maintains and landscapes lawns, planting beds, fields, and golf course groups. Inspects grounds and courses to ensure conditions meet institutional grounds keeping standards. This position includes the following responsibilities: - Installs, propagates, and maintains the health of new and existing plants and landscape using a variety of vehicles and equipment. - 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. - Maintains clean and clear lawns, walkways, roadways, and parking lots to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice. SPECIAL NOTES: Position is a full-time University Staff appointment. The work hours for this position will be 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. A criminal conviction investigation and pre-work screen examination will be conducted on the finalist(s). A six-month probationary period is required for this position. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record. TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Please submit application materials by Sunday, May 12, 2024. HOW TO APPLY: Select the job title for which you are applying. Click the \"Apply for Job\" button. You must create an account and login before you can apply. If you are already a registered user, input your \"User Name\" and \"Password\" and select \"Sign In.\" If you have not yet registered, click on \"Register Now\" to begin the registration process. Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents: -Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions -Resume If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email: Human Resources Phone: (920) 465-2390 Email: jobs@uwgb.edu ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: - High School Diploma - Possession of or eligibility to obtain a valid driver\'s license upon appointment PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: - 1 year of related experience - Knowledge of safe and proper operation and maintenance of lawn care and snow removal equipment - Knowledge of safe handling and application of chemical fertilizers and herbicides PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS: - Physical strength and stamina to perform required work, including being able to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, lift up to 80 pounds, and work on your feet for a long period of time - Ability to tolerate extreme outdoor ranges on a year-round basis - Ability to be available for overtime work, nights, weekends as needed, and respond to emergency call-ins, when necessary - Ability to work outdoors a majority of hours - Occasionally needs to be sitting for long periods of time ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: www.careers.wisconsin.edu Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.