Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

UIW Mission


Position Summary
Groundskeepers are responsible for maintaining the grounds and landscaping of assigned areas on all UIW campuses. This includes keeping UIW grounds areas clean and orderly, free of trash and debris. Groundskeepers report to Groundskeeper Supervisor.

Essential Functions


Job Duties


Knowledge Skills and Abilities

• Ability to use and operate grounds equipment and/or tools (e.g. leaf sweepers, line trimmers, hedge trimmers, blowers, hand truck, power lift gate, hammer drill, chain saw, basic hand tools, etc.).
• Ability to repairi/maintain irrigation systems.
• Ability to plant shrubs, trees, flowers, pruning trees/shrubs.
• Ability to operate riding, push lawn mowers, and other turf related equipment.
• Ability to operate a power washer.
• Ability to operate a trash compactor.
• Experience in minor equipment maintenance (e.g. oil changes, blade sharpening, filter changes, spark plug changes, use of grease gun, etc.).
• Experience in work that requires customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse communities and cultures.
• Employee shall adhere to all applicable rules and regulations of the University, the Conference, and the NCAA.

Required Education
8th grade education or higher.

Required Work Experience
One (1) to three (3) years in groundskeeper experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Certifications, Licenses or Registrations
None.

Work Hours
Monday through Friday 8 hours per day with flexibility near the standard UIW business hours of 8am to 5pm.Note that start/end time flexibility for supervisor and crew will be based on seasonality and corresponding outside temperature.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to pull, push and lift 50 pounds.
• Work in inclement weather to include exposure to heat, rain and cold.
• Work in high noise environments.

Posting Number: AS2093PO
Job Type: Full Time
Job Category: Staff (non-exempt)
Desired Start Date: 01/06/2025
Position End Date (if temporary):
Reports To: Groundskeeper Supervisor
Salary: $31,200 Annualized
Open Date: 12/11/2024
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicant
None.

To apply, visit https://jobs.uiw.edu/postings/27754

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