Groundskeeper Lead

Position Information

UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Groundskeeper Lead
POSTING DATE: July 18, 2024

Essential Job Functions

This position reports to the Grounds Supervisor and directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in landscaping, gardening, grounds keeping, and tree pruning activities to ensure completion of grounds work assignments. This position may assist in planning and implementing landscaping projects.

What You'll Do

• Perform year-round grounds maintenance and improvement activities as assigned or in assigned zone of responsibility. 
• Operate all campus snow removal equipment, including loaders, trucks, tractors and salt spreaders and briners. 
• Installs, propagates, and maintains the health of new and existing plants and landscape using a variety of vehicles and equipment.
• Operate all mechanical equipment assigned to this department including trucks, backhoes, loaders, trenchers, chippers, chainsaws, and related equipment.
• Assist mechanics in maintain all equipment assigned to this department.
• Plans and directs the day-to-day operational activities of various lawn and landscape projects and staff.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent at time of application
• 2 years of related experience
• Possession or eligibility to obtain a commercial pesticide applicator license (Category 3.0 Turf and Landscape) and successfully maintain it during employment

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate degree Production Horticulture
• Experience in a higher education environment
• Knowledge of safe and proper operation and maintenance of lawn care equipment
• Knowledge of safe and effective application of fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides and insecticides
• Knowledge of proper methods of planting, pruning, and maintaining shrubs and flowers
• Knowledge of safe chainsaw usage
• Basic computer skills and knowledge 

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Physical strength and stamina to perform required work, including being able to bend, stoop, kneel, climb, lift up to 80 pounds, and work on your feet for a long period of time
• Ability to tolerate extreme outdoor ranges on a year-round basis
• Ability to work outdoors a majority of hours
• Occasionally needs to be sitting for long periods of time

The Successful Candidate

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace.  The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.

Conditions of Appointment

Position is a full-time University Staff appointment.  The work hours for this position will be 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. 

A criminal conviction investigation and pre-work screen examination will be conducted on the finalist(s).  A six-month probationary period is required for this position. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay 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.

Compensation and Benefits

SALARY INFORMATION

Minimum hourly wage of $18.66.

This position will earn an additional $0.80 per hour for all weekend hours worked, as well as for all hours worked between 6 p.m. and 6 a.m.

This position is not exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

BENEFIT DETAILS

The UW System provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. This includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The UW System also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

In addition, employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually. Employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.

For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure
• University Staff Quick Guide
• Total Compensation Estimator

Apply

STEP 1: Please select the applicable link below:
Internal Applicants: (Currently employed by the University of Wisconsin System)

STEP 2: From "Search Jobs" screen:

• Click "View All Jobs"
• Select "Groundskeeper Lead"
  • You must login before you can apply. Input your "User Name" and "Password" and select "Sign In."
  • If you have not yet registered, click "Register Now" to begin the registration process.

STEP 3: Submit application materials:

Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter
• Resume

You must select "Submit" to forward your application materials to the search committee.

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Human Resources
Phone: (920) 465-2390
Email: jobs@uwgb.edu

Application Deadline

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, July 28, 2024.