Groundskeeper
Deadline for Applications is 3/17/2021

The Groundskeeper will be responsible for the maintenance of campus lawns, athletic turf, trees, shrubs, and flowers including annuals and perennials. This will include maintaining the health of new and existing plants and landscaping using a variety of vehicles and equipment. This position will also have the responsibility of maintaining sidewalks, roadways and parking lots to include snow removal. The ability to operate motor vehicles and specialized grounds equipment to maintain lawns, athletic turf, parking lots, roads and sidewalks is necessary. Equipment used on the job will include trucks, loaders, mowers, striping equipment and related hand and power tools.

The Groundskeeper must possess the ability to perform required duties under adverse conditions. Must have the physical strength and stamina to perform required work. Lifting of up to 50 lbs. is sometime necessary. Must have the physical ability to stand and walk continuously throughout an eight hour shift and the ability to push, pull, reach, bend, twist, stoop and kneel. The ability to reach above your head, walk stairs and climb ladders; ability to perform duties above 30 feet in order to prune trees; ability to tolerate temperature extremes when performing outdoor activities (most grounds work, snow removal, etc.) and the ability to perform tasks requiring repetitive motion is necessary.

Required qualifications someone needs for this position is:

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to be trained on and use all grounds equipment.
• Ability to carry out multiple work assignments.
• Must be 18 years of age.
• Acquire and maintain a valid Wisconsin Driver’s License within 3 months of hire date.
• Ability to perform minimal computer functions such as entering work time and email.

Commensurate depending on qualifications and experience.

The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan. 

Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/summaries/fasl.pdf

Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/totalcomp/

HOW TO APPLY:
Applications must be submitted electronically through our employment portal. If you need additional assistance you may contact Human Resources at (262) 595-2204. Hours 8:00am-4:30pm Monday-Friday.

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:

External Applicants: (NOT currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: Submit application materials

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. All materials must be added at one time, once submitted you may not edit/add to profile. Please include the following documents:

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter

Review of Applications

Applications received by 11:59 p.m. Wednesday March 17th, 2021 are ensured full consideration.

You must select "SUBMIT". Selecting "Save" will not forward your application materials to the search committee. 

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.

In instances where the Review Committee is unable to ascertain from a candidates application materials whether she/he meets all of the required qualifications, or if all of the application materials are not submitted, they will be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications and may be excluded from further consideration.

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)

Note: Criminal Background Check – The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a “disparate impact” and is not “job-related and consistent with business necessity” in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applications should relate to the duties of the job.

UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

EDI Statement
UW-Parkside is committed to providing an environment in which our diverse community of students, faculty, and staff can thrive. We aspire to foster a more equitable and inclusive climate and culture between and among students, faculty, and staff, and to improve justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in every aspect of campus life. Please visit The Office of Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion for additional information.

It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations 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 make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual’s disability.

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 (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.

Transcripts will be required upon hire.