Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide:

Resume

Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references who can specifically comment on your ability, experience and preparation.

A criminal background check will be completed on the selected candidate and will require successful completion of a post-offer employment test and a valid driver’s license to obtain Wisconsin certification to drive University vehicles. The pay rate is $19.00 per hour.

Inquiries should be addressed to Michael Mueller michael.mueller-1@uwrf.edu.

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-3221.

Posting Details

Position Information

UW – System Position Title Groundskeeper

Business Title

Major Department Code Ground Maintenance (J712500)

Appointment Type University Staff-Project

FLSA Status Non Exempt

FTE (Percentage of Appointment) 100

Typical Working Schedule

Typical schedule includes working during the hours of 7:00am – 3:30pm. Monday through Friday. Must be available for weather events that may include nights and weekends or working outside of regular business hours. The end date for this position is 9/1/2023.

Position Summary

Maintains and landscapes lawns, planting beds, fields, and golf course groups. Inspects grounds and courses to ensure conditions meet institutional grounds keeping standards.

Responsibilities

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

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

Identifies and acts to remedy plant diseases and insect damage

Implements and monitors chemical and fertilizer programs

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities

1. Ability to communicate effectively (oral and written) and the interpersonal skills necessary to interact with coworkers, supervisors, other staff and the public.

2. Mechanical skills to use, safely operate and maintain grounds equipment and vehicles as well as hand and power tools in performance of assigned duties.

3. Safe practices of moving of equipment and supplies.

4. Regulations pertaining to the proper application of fertilizers and pesticides.

5. Mathematical skills necessary to calculate percentages, ratios, distance, area, volume and cost estimates.

6. Knowledge of horticultural practices.

7. Ability to obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license which would permit Wisconsin certification to drive University vehicles.

8. Duties require sustained and/or repetitive lifting of 50 lbs.

9. Must complete and successfully pass post-offer employment test.

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number USH00283

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary) 09/01/2023

Open Date 05/18/2023

Closing Date 05/31/2023

Applicant Review Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants are required to apply online. UWRF will not consider paper, emailed or faxed applications.

As part of the application process, you will be asked to provide:

Resume

Names, addresses, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses of three professional references who can specifically comment on your ability, experience and preparation.

A criminal background check will be completed on the selected candidate and will require successful completion of a post-offer employment test and a valid driver’s license to obtain Wisconsin certification to drive University vehicles. The pay rate is $19.00 per hour.

Inquiries should be addressed to Michael Mueller michael.mueller-1@uwrf.edu.

UW-River Falls does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources at 715-425-3221.

Legal Notices

EEO/AA Statement

UW-River Falls is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer subject to all state and federal regulations pertaining to non-discrimination based upon sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, religion, disability, marital status, age, arrest and/or conviction record, veteran or military status. All persons, especially women, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Employment is subject to federal laws that require verification of your identity and legal right to work in the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the final candidates may be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

Title IX Notice

As required by Title IX and federal regulations, UW-River Falls does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its education programs or activities, including in admission and employment. Questions about the application of Title IX may be referred to UWRF’s Title IX Coordinator at titleix@uwrf.edu; the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights; or both. For more information, please see uwrf.edu/titleIX.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies can be viewed at https://www.uwrf.edu/Police/Annual-Security-Report.cfm or call University Police at 715-425-3133 for a paper copy.

Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you, your most recent employer, and all previous UW System institution and State of Wisconsin agency employers from the past seven (7) years to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment per UW System Administrative Policy 1275.

Other Notices

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