Official Title: | Groundskeeper Lead |
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Employment Class: | University Staff |
FTE: | 1.0 |
Compensation: | Minimum $17.00/hour, commensurate with experience |
FLSA Status: | Non-exempt |
Terms of Employment: | Continuous |
Position Summary: |
Directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in landscaping, gardening, grounds keeping, and tree pruning activities to ensure completion of grounds work assignments. May assist in planning & implementing landscaping projects. UW Oshkosh provides a competitive benefits package for all benefit-eligible positions. Click for more details. |
Responsibilities |
Directs day to day operational activities of various lawn & landscape projects Monitors staff & assists with basic training Assists with organizing layout of planting sites, plants & material, researches & evaluates new material & equipment Installs & maintains the health of new & existing plants, turf, & trees in the landscape using a variety of equipment Properly identifies & remedies plant & insect damage Maintains cleanliness of entire campus Perform snow removal duties with focus on quality, safety, & efficient execution
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Qualifications | |
Required: |
Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion Ability to perform manual labor including; lifting, bending, stopping, twisting & other motions for extended periods of time with or without reasonable accommodation Work experience operating equipment (Mowers, tractors, variety of vehicles, varying small engine equipment, & snow removal equipment) Hands on experience planting & maintaining woody & herbaceous plants Experience with snow removal efforts High school diploma or equivalent Knowledge of safety considerations / precautions & occupational hazards related to grounds maintenance & equipment operation |
Preferred: |
Experience maintaining natural & artificial turf Experience delegating individual responsibilities and projects to crew members Technical degree in horticulture or related field |
To Apply: |
Applicants must submit the following documents using the online application: Resume & contact information for three (3) professional references For questions regarding your application and additional options to apply, contact Human Resources at or 920-424-1166. |
Application Deadline: |
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION: Application review will begin on April 20th, 2024 and will continue until position is filled. Application materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Incomplete application materials may not receive consideration. If you have questions regarding this recruitment, or if you are not able to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem, please contact the Office of Human Resources. |
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