Groundskeeper

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*** Current Employees:
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* Position Title:

** Groundskeeper##
** Job Category:
** University Staff##
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* Employment Type:

** Regular##
** Job Profile:
** Groundskeeper##
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* Job Duties:

** Maintain lawns, plant beds, natural areas, and hardscapes. Inspect campus grounds to ensure conditions are safe and meet institutional standards. Continually clean and clear sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots to ensure they are free of snow and ice at any time. This may include nights, weekends, or holidays. ##
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Job Responsibilities:

*** Installs, propagates, and maintains the health of new and existing plants and landscape using a variety of vehicles and equipment
* 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
* Maintains clean and clear lawns, walkways, roadways, and parking lots to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice
** Department:
** Facilities, Planning and Management is committed to promoting respect and civility in the workplace. Our staff serves as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers, fellow faculty and staff members, students, and visitors. The mission of the department is to provide a safe, sustainable, and accessible physical environment that supports learning, research, working, living, and recreation. The organization supports the academic and strategic objectives of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee with commitment and pride in everything they do.

** Compensation:**  $21.00/hr ##
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* Required Qualifications:

*** Must possess a valid Wisconsin Driver License and be able to meet or exceed the minimum requirements for driving on state business as described here: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./
* Experience with landscape maintenance
* Available to work overtime (including nights, weekends, or holidays) in response to weather conditions or special events.
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** HS Diploma (or equivalent)
* Horticulture degree/Technical training or equivalent work experience
* Snow plowing experience in a residential setting
* Experience working with heavy equipment in landscaping
* Experience working with heavy equipment for snow removal##
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* How to Apply:

** Interested applicants are required to apply online and submit a resume and cover letter that addresses how their experience meets the qualifications of the position.
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* PLEASE NOTE:

resumes and cover letters will need to be uploaded to the same area in the application
** In instances where the Search and Screen is unable to ascertain from the candidates' application materials whether they meet any of the qualifications, they may be evaluated as not meeting such qualifications.

Finalist candidate(s) being considered for hire will be required to provide three professional/supervisor references through an external reference checking tool. References will not be contacted prior to candidates being notified.
This position is not eligible for hybrid work and requires 100% onsite work.
* Finance & Administrative Affairs is required to conduct Post-Offer Pre-Employment screenings on the selected candidate for this role. Employment is contingent upon successfully passing the screening.
* This is a continuous recruitment with an initial review date of 1/25/2026. To ensure consideration, applications must be submitted by 1/24/2026. Applications submitted after 1/24/2026 may not be reviewed.##
** Contact Information:
** Emily Jenseneejensen
** Reasonable Accommodations
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