Groundskeeper

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 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: TheGroundskeeper will work in an extremely collaborative educational environment to care year-round for the 326 acres that make up campus grounds. 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: TheGroundskeeper 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 excellentfringe benefits-medical, dental,paid leave, Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) retirement benefits, and more! 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... For full info follow application link. The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is committed to recruiting, supporting and fostering a diverse, inclusive and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff and students, and is an AA/EEO Employer. The names of nominees and applicants who have not requested in writing that their identities be kept confidential, and of all finalists, will be released upon request. A criminal background check is required for employment. Applicants must be legally entitled to work in the U.S. at time of hire. ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: ipc.us/t/EF0A8D941ED94EDC