Groundskeeper

alumni.uwplatt.edu

Platteville, Wisconsin, US
Maintain lawns, walkways, roadways, parking lots
Construct lawn and landscaping projects
Identify and remedy plant diseases
The Groundskeeper will work in an extremely collaborative educational environment to care year-round for the 326 acres that make up campus grounds

Job Summary

  • The Groundskeeper will work in an extremely collaborative educational environment to care year-round for the 326 acres that make up campus grounds.
  • 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!

Matching Summary

The Groundskeeper will work in an extremely collaborative educational environment to care year-round for the 326 acres that make up campus grounds.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Maintain lawns, walkways, roadways, parking lots
  • Construct lawn and landscaping projects
  • Identify and remedy plant diseases
  • Implement chemical and fertilizer programs
  • Install and maintain plants
  • Operate light and heavy-duty equipment
  • Snow removal and ice control

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative educational environment
  • Assist with carpentry and electrical tasks
  • Respond to emergency repair situations

Key Requirements

  • High School diploma/GED
  • Experience with landscape maintenance
  • Experience with snow removal
  • Basic computer skills
  • Basic equipment maintenance
  • Ability to lift 50 lbs
  • Valid Driver’s license

Work Rights

Not specified

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