Groundskeeper - (USTE) - 14881
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INTRODUCTION:
The Facilities, Planning and Management department at the University of Wisconsin Whitewater seeks a temporary Groundskeeper.
Full-time students may not be eligible for University Staff Temporary Employment.
Per Wisconsin State Statute, USTE's must be residents of Wisconsin. Residents of other states may not be hires as an USTE.
This position is responsible for the design layout and planting of flowerbeds. Also included is the installing and maintaining of turf, woody plant materials. Will operate machinery and equipment to carry out above tasks as well as snow and ice removal.This position will bean active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills. Position is listed as a level 2 for risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens. All work is performed under the general supervision of the Grounds Supervisor and the Grounds Lead. The normal work schedule for this position is 6 am to 2 pm Monday through Friday. Position work schedule may change, to include weekend and holiday hours, based upon operational need for snow and ice removal.
JOB DUTIES:
50% A. Preparation, Planting, and Care of Flowers
- Cultivate, weed, mulch and water gardens as necessary
- Design and layout of flower beds utilizing personal knowledge of annual and perennial flower species and ornamental grass species.
- Spade or till flowerbeds and add soil amendments
- Recommend the purchase of plant stock based on location, type and matured size of plants.
- Evaluate flower health and vigor, fertilizing beds accordingly
- Check plant material throughout growing season and treat for insect and/or disease as needed
- Plant annual and perennial flowers
- Divide and transplant perennial flowers
- Plant and care for perennial flower seedlings in greenhouse
- Perform all duties associated with campus nursery and greenhouse
- Prune and shape shrubs and trees as required.
- Remove dead or damaged shrubs
- Apply mulches and cultivate shrub beds to control weed growth
- Recommend the purchase of shrubbery based on type, location, size and species
- Identify, plant and transplant varying species of shrubs and deciduous and coniferous trees
- Apply fertilizers and chemicals as necessary to maintain health and vigor of varying species of shrubs and trees
- Edge beds as necessary
- Create new beds
- Operate chipper to dispose of tree waste as required
- Mow lawns, trim grass near fences, trees and other obstacles as required
- Edge lawns along sidewalks, drives, and any other lawn order
- Restore bare lawn areas by sodding or seeding as appropriate
- Treat lawn areas with fertilizers and chemicals as required
- Rake leaves, pick up litter and debris, and keep areas neat and attractive
- Aerate and thatch lawns as necessary
- Participate in prescribed prairie burns
- Perform invasive species removal
- Plant prairie seed
- Apply herbicides to prairie
- Collect prairie seed
- Install block walls, stone walls, patios, and walkways
- Make necessary grade changes
- Install edging brick, stone, or timbers
- Install drain tile
- Operate trucks, tractors, and specialized equipment in clearing snow & ice from sidewalks, roads and parking lots
- Hand shovel,scrape, and apply snow melting chemicals to all handicap ramps, sidewalks, stairs, etc. to keep areas free of ice and snow
- Operate trucks, tractors, skid loaders, backhoes and other motorized equipment
- Operate small non-motorized lawn equipment and attachments
- Police campus area and pick up litter and trash
- Open clogged outside drains
- Perform equipment maintenance as necessary
- Assist with moving, hauling, and setups as needed
- Assist construction and crafts workers as needed
- Spray round up weed killer and broadleaf herbicides
- Other duties as assigned
Special Requirements:
- Ability to acquire Commercial Driver's License within one year
- Ability to acquire private pesticide Applicator ls License within one year
- Ability to have and maintain a Wisconsin Driver's License and operate University vehicles.
- Ability to handle materials weighing up to 75 pounds
- Ability to operate tractors, skid loaders, dump trucks, front end loaders
- Ability to operate riding lawn mowers from 6' to 18'
- Ability to operate skid loader attachments (i.e., landscape rake, tiller, augers, forks, tree spade, various buckets and snow plow)
- Ability to plow, bucket or hand shovel snow
- Ability to operate sand and salt spreaders for ice and snow removal Ability to operate snow blowers and rototillers
- Ability to operate push lawn mowers and leaf sweepers Ability to operate string trimmers and sidewalk edgers
- Ability to operate pole pruners
- Ability to operate small grounds utility vehicles Knowledge of various hand tools and equipment
- Knowledge of floral bed preparation, planting and upkeep Knowledge of herbicides and fertilizers
- Knowledge of proper methods and techniques for planting, transplanting, pruning and trimming
- Knowledge of methods and procedures in maintaining lawns
- Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
- Ability to interact respectfully with people from diverse socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
UW-Whitewater (http://www.uww.edu) is the largest regional comprehensive university within the UW System and enjoys a reputation as a high quality residential campus located near the scenic Kettle Moraine State Forest in southeastern Wisconsin. UW-Whitewater is situated on 400 acres of land and has an annual budget of more than $219 million. UW-Whitewater is located in the community of Whitewater, which has 14,622 residents and is within convenient driving distance to the metropolitan areas of Madison, Milwaukee and Chicago. The university enrolls more than 12,000 students in more than 50 majors housed within four academic colleges. UW-Whitewater also offers 16 master’s degrees and a Doctorate in Business Administration. The university’s strategic plan can be found at: www.uww.edu/strategic-plan. It has a special mission within the UW System to serve students with disabilities and, as such, embraces the principles of universal design and is one of the most accessible campuses in the state. UW-Whitewater is a Division III NCAA university and member of WIAC (http://wiacsports.com). The campus has over 200 student organizations and is a vital economic engine for southeastern Wisconsin.
UW-Whitewater is committed to seeking and sustaining a culturally and ethnically diverse campus environment, building a diverse faculty and staff with expertise and interest in serving students with diverse needs, backgrounds, ethnicities, abilities and other distinct characteristics in respectful, sensitive and understanding ways. The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer, and actively seeks and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and veterans.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 26-campus University of Wisconsin System (https://www.wisconsin.edu).
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept confidential. In response to a public records request, the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report, see http://www.uww.edu/asfr. If you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at 262-472-4660.
To learn more about UW-Whitewater's competitive benefits packages go to our: ALEX webpage, which is our interactive benefits decision support tool.
SPECIAL NOTES:
UW-Whitewater embraces the teacher-scholar model. New faculty are provided with additional resources to ensure a strong start in their teaching and research activities. A first-year professional development program is also provided to all new faculty, including participation in ACUE’s Course in Effective Teaching Practices (http://acue.org). UW-Whitewater embraces AAC&U’s LEAP principles (http://www.uww.edu/leap) and emphasizes student, staff and faculty participation in High-Impact Practices (https://www.aacu.org/resources/high-impact-practices). The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs (http://www.uww.edu/orsp) provides support for faculty scholarly and creative activities as well as other opportunities to apply for reassigned time and/or other resources to support research activities. UW-Whitewater faculty and staff also have access to technology transfer and research resources provided by WiSys (https://www.wisys.org).
HOW TO APPLY:
Applications received by November 3, 2018 are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committeeA complete application for a University Staff Temporary employee at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater includes the following documents:
- Resume
- List of 3 professional references
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