Groundskeeper - University Staff Temporary Employee

University of Wisconsin Stout • Whitewater, WI

15h • $17

About The Position

Maintains and landscapes lawns, planting beds, fields, and golf course groups. Inspects grounds and courses to ensure conditions meet institutional grounds keeping standards. The University of Wisconsin - Whitewater seeks temporary Groundskeeping employees. UW-WHITEWATER CONTINUALLY ACCEPTS UNIVERSITY STAFF TEMPORARY EMPLOYMENT (USTE) APPLICATIONS. Full-time students may not be eligible for University Staff Temporary Employment. This 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. Statements of employee duties are not intended to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of responsibility.

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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees