Groundskeeper (Continuous Recruitment)

Position Title

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.

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 Grounds crew team responsible for University grounds care and maintenance

How To Apply

Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application: Resume Contact Information

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 afaction@uwosh.edu or 920-424-1166.

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.

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.