Groundskeeper

University of Wisconsin Milwaukee•Milwaukee, WI

21h•Onsite

About The Position

The Facilities, Planning and Management department is committed to promoting respect and civility in the workplace. Our staff serves as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers, fellow faculty and staff members, students, and visitors. The mission of the department is to provide a safe, sustainable, and accessible physical environment that supports learning, research, working, living, and recreation. The organization supports the academic and strategic objectives of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with commitment and pride in everything they do.

Requirements

Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver License and be able to meet or exceed the minimum requirements for driving on state business
Experience with landscape maintenance
Experience with snow removal
Available to work overtime (including nights, weekends, or holidays) in response to weather conditions or special events

Nice To Haves

HS Diploma ( o r equivalent)
Horticulture degree/Technical training or equivalent work experience
Snow plowing experience in a professional setting
Experience working with heavy equipment in landscaping
Experience working with heavy equipment for snow removal

Responsibilities

Maintain lawns, plant beds, natural areas, and hardscapes.
Inspect campus grounds to ensure conditions are safe and meet institutional standards.
Continually clean and clear sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots to ensure they are free of snow and ice at any time. This may include nights, weekends, or holidays.
Identifies and acts to remedy plant diseases and insect damage
Monitor trees and shrubs for evidence of disease and apply treatments as needed
Implements and monitors chemical and fertilizer programs
Oversee and guide work of student employees
Complete accurate document assigned work tasks into various software programs daily
Other duties as assigned
Installs, propagates, and maintains the health of new and existing plants and landscape using a variety of vehicles and equipment
Mow lawns and string trim around buildings, poles, fences and other obstacles
Plant, water, fertilize and monitor flowers in pots and beds
Operate commercial mowers, tractors, skid loaders and other power equipment
Maintains clean and clear lawns, walkways, roadways, and parking lots to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice
Operate trucks, tractors, skid loaders and specialized equipment to clear snow and ice
Hand shovel, scrape and apply snow-melting chemicals to ADA ramps, stairs and curb-cuts to keep free of snow and ice
Monitor and empty as needed all outdoor garbage and recycling bins to reduce debris and litter
Inspect areas and pick up trash, branches, leaves and other debris
Inspect and clear drains to reduce aerial flood risks and potential building floods
Constructs lawn and landscaping projects including soil grading, seeding, and sodding
Restore bare lawn areas by seeding or sodding, as appropriate
Plant new bushes, trees and perennials as needed to replace dead or damaged plants