Groundskeeper at Universities of Wisconsin in Platteville, WI

Job description

Current Employees: If you are currently employed at any of the Universities of Wisconsin, log in to Workday to apply through the internal application process. Position Title: Groundskeeper Job Category: University Staff Employment Type: Regular Job Profile: Groundskeeper Position Summary: Key Job Responsibilities: Identifies and acts to remedy plant diseases and insect damage Implements and monitors chemical and fertilizer programs Installs, propagates, and maintains the health of new and existing plants and landscape using a variety of vehicles and equipment Maintains clean and clear lawns, walkways, roadways, and parking lots to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice Constructs lawn and landscaping projects including soil grading, seeding, and sodding Position Summary: The Groundskeeper will work in an extremely collaborative educational environment to care year-round for the 326 acres that make up campus grounds. Which includes approximately 100 acres of athletic fields, lawn, and manicured landscaping, 150 acres of woods and prairies, and 65 acres of sidewalks, parking lots, and streets as well as 90 acres of land at the Platte Mound (the lands surrounding and extending beyond the “Big M”). Essential functions of the position include maintenance of the grounds, snow removal service, maintenance of equipment and signage along with the distribution of all university freight from Central Stores and Receiving. This full-time position comes with excellent fringe benefits-medical, dental, paid leave, Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) retirement benefits, and more! The starting pay for this position is $19.00 an hour, commensurate with experience. Responsibilities: Maintenance and Modification of Grounds Installation and restoration of lawn, landscape beds and prairie areas Use appropriate equipment to maintain lawns, athletic fields, prairie areas, landscape beds, etc. Application of fertilizer and pesticides as needed Plant trees, shrubs and flowers as needed Trim trees and shrubs and maintain flower beds and water as needed Collect trash from grounds, empty trash and recycling containers and dispose of properly Maintain grounds accessories to include picnic tables, benches, receptacle containers Installation and maintenance of signage Maintain bituminous and concrete pavements Assist carpenters with material handling, demolition, hanging drywall, etc. Assist electricians with installing light poles, underground conduit, trenching, and pulling wires Provide Snow Removal Service and Respond to Emergency Repair Situations Remove snow and ice from campus/city streets, parking lots, sidewalks, etc. using provided equipment and hand tools Work with custodial to create safe entry into facilities Pre-treat paved surfaces to keep free of ice by applying salt, limestone chips and brine as needed Mount snowplows on designated equipment each fall and remove and store each spring. Maintain plows as necessary Inspect campus for storm damage and report to Grounds Crew Lead or Supervisor Equipment Operation and Maintenance Operate campuses owned and leased light and heavy-duty equipment Provide material and equipment trucking services as directed Operate bucket truck and lift to trim trees, put up banners, etc Maintain good working order of equipment, hand tools, etc. and perform maintenance as needed Return and properly store all equipment at the end of shift Maintain inventory of grounds supplies and equipment repair parts Report necessary repairs to supervisor and schedule equipment for repairs Administrative Complete assigned trainings in a timely manner Follow Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Personnel Protective Equipment (PPE) requirements Record keeping Be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations, including necessary training and drills Other duties as assigned What You’ll Need to Succeed: High School diploma/GED Experience with landscape maintenance (mowing, trimming, planting, spraying,