Groundskeeper, Limited Term Employment (LTE), Wisconsin Veterans Home at King

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs "Join our team and honor Wisconsin's veterans." The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVHK) is recruiting for a limited term employment (LTE) Groundskeeper , to support our dedicated Buildings and Grounds team. The Home is a 24/7/365 long-term care facility that provides comfort, support, and professional healthcare services to elderly or disabled veterans and their spouses. Our facility is on the picturesque shoreline of the Chain O'Lakes, off Highway 10, between Stevens Point and Appleton, Wisconsin. This agency is committed to serving Wisconsin's veteran population. Our positions offer the satisfaction of serving those who have served us all. The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affiant Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce. Position Summary 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. Starting wage is $16.67 per hour with additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. (pay structure, differential, any additional applicable pay provisions). This job does not offer employee benefits. Groundskeeper is in pay schedule-pay range 03-08. This position is not represented by a bargaining unit. 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 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. Experience performing lawn mowing, landscaping, snow and/or ice removal, and general maintenance and repairs in an industrial facility. Preferred Qualifications 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr State of Wisconsin