Groundskeeper, Limited Term Employment (LTE), Wisconsin Veterans Home at King
About The Position
Under the general supervision of the Buildings/Grounds Supervisor, this position operates various motorized vehicles and equipment to maintain the grounds and roadways at the Wisconsin Veterans' Home at King (WVHK). The incumbent uses equipment such as trucks, lawn mowers, snowplows, front-end loaders, backhoes, and industrial tractors; utilizes hand and power tools to maintain lawns and shrubs; provides landscaping services; assists crafts workers and other staff in building and project works; and operates trucks and non-motorized equipment to deliver stores and supplies. The position also assists in setting up equipment and furniture for special events; maintains streets and grounds; and transports various materials. LTE jobs have no guaranteed hours or shifts. LTE jobs are limited to 1039 hours in a 12-month period, are based on operational need, and can end at any time. LTE's will be filling in for vacations and covering vacancies in a 24/7 facility including weekends and holidays. This position will primarily be responsible for general groundskeeping and landscaping projects as well as be responsible for internal and external general building and grounds maintenance projects, special events, projects and deliveries. Physical and environmental conditions and requirements include but are not limited to: Interior building conditions are those normally found in a long-term health care facility. WVH-King is a multi-building institution. Some buildings are connected by a network of underground tunnels. The facilities are located on 321 acres of varying geography. Work is performed throughout the campus in all weather conditions. NOTE: Work will require the wearing of personal protective equipment as indicated, including hearing protection, hard hats, safety glasses, dust masks, gloves, leg protection, etc. These requirements cover the major and essential functions of the position but are not necessarily representative of all duties which this position may be assigned to perform. Due to the nature of the position, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment. Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test.
Requirements
- Per Wisconsin Statute 230.26, Wisconsin residency is required for LTE appointments.
- Experience performing lawn mowing, landscaping, snow and/or ice removal, and general maintenance and repairs in an industrial facility.
Nice To Haves
- Experience working in a 24/7 facility.
- Experience operating large and small motorized equipment.
- Experience working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Experience following safety procedures.
Responsibilities
- Operates various motorized vehicles and equipment to maintain the grounds and roadways
- Uses equipment such as trucks, lawn mowers, snowplows, front-end loaders, backhoes, and industrial tractors
- Utilizes hand and power tools to maintain lawns and shrubs
- Provides landscaping services
- Assists crafts workers and other staff in building and project works
- Operates trucks and non-motorized equipment to deliver stores and supplies
- Assists in setting up equipment and furniture for special events
- Maintains streets and grounds
- Transports various materials
- General groundskeeping and landscaping projects
- Internal and external general building and grounds maintenance projects, special events, projects and deliveries
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What This Job Offers
Industry
Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
