Groundskeeper

University of Wisconsin Platteville

Platteville, Wisconsin, US
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Maintain lawns, walkways, and parking lots
Construct lawn and landscaping projects
Identify and remedy plant diseases
** The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain and care for its extensive campus grounds, which cover 326 acres. The role involves various responsibilities, including landscape maintenance, snow removal, and equipment operation, while offering a collaborative educational environment and competitive benefits. **

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

Match Score: 75

** The University of Wisconsin-Platteville is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain and care for its extensive campus grounds, which cover 326 acres. The role involves various responsibilities, including landscape maintenance, snow removal, and equipment operation, while offering a collaborative educational environment and competitive benefits. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Maintain lawns, walkways, and parking lots
  • Construct lawn and landscaping projects
  • Identify and remedy plant diseases
  • Implement chemical and fertilizer programs
  • Operate light and heavy-duty equipment
  • Provide snow removal service

Nice-to-have

  • Work in a collaborative educational environment
  • Maintain grounds accessories and signage
  • 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
  • Able to lift 50 lbs
  • Valid Driver’s license

Work Rights

Not specified

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