Groundskeeper

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60% Care and maintenance of turf and woody and herbaceous plants

• Diagnose and correct turf issues on campus lawn areas and sports fields.

• Maintain irrigation systems on campus including repair winterizing spring startup audits diagnostics and replacement.

• Fertilize seed aerate water and spray pesticides on turf trees and shrubs

• Trim woody and herbaceous plant material and remove and dispose of dead and infected plant material.

• Plant woody and herbaceous plant material as required.

• Operate various equipment efficiently and safely. Equipment includes but is not limited to mowers front end loaders dump trucks utility tractors and attachments.

25% Snow removal of walks parking lots drives and parking lots.

• Plow broom blow and hand shovel snow as needed.

• Operate Holders tractors end loaders sanders and spreaders and other equipment assigned.

• Salt and Sand as needed.

15% Perform Miscellaneous tasks as directed

• Follow all safety procedures and report any unsafe conditions to your supervisor.

• Utilize environmentally friendly practices.

• Perform minor repair and preventive maintenance on equipment.

• Report all equipment problems to your Supervisor and the Mechanic.

• Accurately record all your work time in TMA and Workday. Accurately record all fuel and supply usage on proper forms.

• Maintain ability to operate computers and required software.

• Respond to emergencies when available outside of normal work hours.

• Assist other units of Facilities Management as directed by your supervisor.

• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Maintains clean and clear lawns walkways roadways and parking lots to ensure they are free of debris litter snow and ice

• Implements and monitors chemical and fertilizer programs

• Identifies and acts to remedy plant diseases and insect damage

• Constructs lawn and landscaping projects including soil grading seeding and sodding

• Installs propagates and maintains the health of new and existing plants and landscape using a variety of vehicles and equipment

Compensation:

Minimum starting salary of $20/hour. A six-month probationary period is required. The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package including participation in the Wisconsin State retirement plan demonstrating our commitment to the diverse needs of our employees. UW-Stout is certified as a Family Friendly Workplace which recognizes market-leading employers for employee benefits and commitment to supporting children and families.

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UW-Stout is committed to nondiscrimination in its employment practices and to equal employment opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate against harass or retaliate on the basis of race color creed religion age sex (as defined in state and federal law) sexual orientation national origin ancestry disability pregnancy marital or parental status genetic information arrest record conviction record military service veteran status use or nonuse of lawful products off the employers premises during non-working hours political affiliation declining to attend a meeting or participate in any communication about religious matters or political matters honesty testing or any other category protected by law.

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• 1 year experience working on a grounds crew

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

• Working knowledge of desktop systems and commonly used business applications such as Microsoft Office and internet-based tools.

• Have the ability to delegate and prioritize work on a daily basis.

• Good work habits such as attendance punctuality accountability thoroughness and resourcefulness.

• Work independently and as part of a team environment and on collaborative efforts.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of horticultural best practices

• 3 years working on a grounds crew

• Experience in commercial snow removal

• Experience operating various turf maintenance and snow removal equipment

• Two or four year degree in turf management

How to Apply:

Complete applications received by end of day July 27th are ensured full consideration. Applications submitted after July 27 2025 may be reviewed at the discretion of the search committee or until position is filled.

To apply click on the APPLY button or go to: application materials:

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All final candidates will be asked to provide names email contact information and/or phone numbers for three (3) references with at least one being from a manager or supervisor during the interview process.

Applicants must complete all required fields and attach all required documents prior to submitting the online application. Note: Once you have attached your materials and submitted your application you will not be able to go into the system and change them.

It is the policy of UW-Stout to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodation for a qualified individuals disability.

Contact Information:

For questions regarding this position or recruitment please contact:

Search Chair: Mike Smith

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If you need assistance with the online application process or if you submitted your application prior to uploading all the required application materials please contact:

Search Coordinator: Jake Fox

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Additional Information:

Employment is contingent upon the final candidates completing a criminal background check and being cleared to work by the Human Resources Office. Employment is also contingent upon the final candidate passing reference checks and an essential job function test as applicable. The reference check process includes asking the final candidate and most recent supervisor(s) questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment. Final candidates with previous employment within the Universities of Wisconsin and State of WI agencies will be subject to additional reference checks.

The University of Wisconsin-Stout does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. A successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment and for maintaining work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this please contact our Human Resources office Phone: 715.232.2149.

In response to a public records request the Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in their online application except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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