Groundskeeper

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The University of WisconsinMilwaukee Saukville Field Station (SFS) is seeking a Groundskeeper to assist with the maintenance and upkeep of SFS buildings and grounds.

This University Staff Temporary (Limited Term Employment (LTE)) position provides hands-on experience in facilities and grounds maintenance during the summer months. This is a part-time position for a max of 20 hours/week with flexibility to work less.

There is no expectation of continued employment with this appointment. The need for this position is temporary and carries no assurance of continued funding. Temporary employees are at will meaning the institution may terminate the appointment without notice and for any or no reason provided it is not based on prohibited discrimination.

About the Property:
The Saukville Field Station (SFS) is an off-campus facility located in Saukville WI about 30 miles (45 minutes) north of campus. UWM owns 350 acres at the main Station property which is adjacent to the Cedarburg Bog State Natural Area (SNA). SFS has a classroom/office building research lab building maintenance building and shop and two houses. Additionally SFS supports research education and public outreach in the natural sciences. Our property is used as an outdoor classroom and laboratory for faculty from various disciplines including plant and animal ecology evolutionary ecology ethology geology hydrology and climatology. Faculty from UWM and other institutions conduct research on our properties. SFS offers a series of natural history workshops each year which are open to UWM students and the general public. UWM instructional courses also use the Field Station. SFS is supported by the Friends of the Cedarburg Bog a non-profit group that was formed to support SFS and the Cedarburg Bog collaboration with the Friends of the Cedarburg Bog SFS offers numerous public outreach events each year. For more information about the Saukville Field Station visit our website at Job Responsibilities:

• Maintaining walking trails and the boardwalk and keeping them free of vegetation and hazards.

• Cleaning and maintaining SFS buildings and facilities

• Assisting the Superintendent with remodeling projects

• Cutting grass and trimming using mowing equipment and weed trimmers

• Supporting general grounds and facility upkeep as needed

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UWM Field Station in Saukville

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$18.00 - $20.00/hour. Final salary offer is based on knowledge skills experience and qualifications.

Required Qualifications:

Experience with using and maintaining landscaping equipment (tractors mowers tillers etc.).
Experience mowing grass and operating a weed trimmer
Ability to perform strenuous physical work outdoors under a variety of conditions (for example in heat or cold in the presence of biting insects in wet and mucky conditions).
Willingness to perform janitorial duties including cleaning.
Ability to interact and work with a wide variety of people (co-workers researchers students volunteers and neighbors).
Dependable and able to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to occasionally lift at least 50 pounds.
Possession of a valid Drivers license with a driving record that meets the minimum criteria for driving a state vehicle. ( Qualifications:

Experience operating a chainsaw
Background in a skilled trade or maintenance field
Strong interest in learning new skills related to facilities and grounds maintenance

How to Apply:

Interested applicants are required to apply online and may upload a resume.

Note: Applicants must complete all required fields prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration.

Contact Information:

For inquiries please contact Facilities Technician III Ronald Tagye or .

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Employment Authorization
In compliance with federal law all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.