Groundskeeper - University Staff Temporary Employee

University of Wisconsin Oshkosh • Whitewater, WI

81d • $17

About The Position

The University of Wisconsin - Whitewater seeks temporary Groundskeeping employees. This position involves maintaining and landscaping lawns, planting beds, fields, and golf course groups, as well as inspecting grounds and courses to ensure conditions meet institutional grounds keeping standards. The description attempts to indicate the kinds and types of responsibilities given to this position and shall not be construed as defining all specific duties and responsibilities of this position. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of supervisors to assign, direct and monitor the work of their employees.

Requirements

• Ability to work collaboratively with co-workers, staff, and students
• Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
• Independently organize and prioritize workload
• Ability to lift 50 lbs
• Ability to climb step ladder and stairs
• Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills

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

Benefits

• Starting hourly rate of $17/hr
• Employment will require a criminal background check

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed