Groundskeeper - Facilities Planning and Management

Position Title: Groundskeeper - Facilities Planning and Management

Job Category: University Staff

Employment Type: Regular

Job Profile: Groundskeeper

Job Duties: Attention: The Department of Facilities Planning and Management in the Division of Administrative Affairs at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Groundskeeper. Position Summary: This position performs year-round landscaping and groundskeeping activities to maintain and improve University grounds. Employees in this class also support the overall operation of the University by performing snow removal, litter and trash removal, and the safe operation of various vehicles and power equipment to carry out maintenance tasks. This position will be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills. Position is listed as a level 2 for risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens. All work is performed under the general supervision of the Buildings & Grounds Manager and the Grounds Lead. The normal work schedule for this position is 6 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday. Position work schedule may change, including evening, weekend and holiday hours, based upon operational need for snow and ice removal.Goals and Activities 70% Perform year-round landscaping and grounds maintenance activities * Mow, trim, rake, edge, aerate and water turfgrass.* Restore bare areas in turfgrass by seeding or sodding as appropriate.* Pick up and dispose of litter, leaves branches and other miscellaneous outdoor debris.* Cultivate, edge, plant, weed, mulch and water gardens and landscape beds as directed.* Assist in the propagation and care of annual and perennial plants grown in a greenhouse environment.* Plant and prune trees and shrubs and mulch as directed.* Safely use and operate chainsaws and woodchippers to dispose of tree waste as required.* Treat lawns, gardens and flower beds with fertilizer, plant protectants and pest control products as directed.* Use and safely operate vehicles and power equipment such as skid loaders, trucks, mowers, tractors, string trimmers, and blowers to accomplish landscaping and grounds maintenance tasks.* Inspect, clean and perform routine operator maintenance on vehicles and equipment under the direction of the Vehicle Equipment Technician.20% Perform Winter snow and ice control activities * Prepare campus grounds and related outdoor amenities for snow season, and return to active state the following spring.* Operate trucks, loaders and specialized equipment to clear snow and ice from sidewalks, roads and parking lots.* Hand shovel, scrape, and apply snow and ice melting chemicals to ramps, stairs and sidewalks.* Use and safely operate vehicles and power equipment such as skid loaders, trucks, mowers, tractors, utility vehicles, salt spreaders, brine application equipment, brooms, and snowblowers to accomplish snow and ice removal tasks.10% Perform miscellaneous tasks as assigned * Police campus grounds for litter and trash* Install and repair signs, posts, fences bike racks and other campus amenities.* Assist with moving and hauling furniture and equipment.* Move, set up and tear down tables and chairs for various campus events.* Assist campus Fleet operations by washing, preparing, and fueling various University fleet vehicles.* Other duties as assigned. 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. CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT: University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources. UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer, therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.