Groundskeeper

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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:

** The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is seeking applications for a groundskeeper position. In this role, the selected candidate will maintain and landscape lawns, planting beds, athletic fields, trees and shrubs. In addition, inspect grounds to ensure conditions meet institutional grounds keeping standards. ##
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Job Responsibilities:

*** Identifies and acts to remedy plant diseases and insect damage
* 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
* 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 Management - Grounds##
** Compensation:
** Minimum compensation of $17.00 per hour.

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).
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* Required Qualifications:

*** High School Diploma at time of application
* Possession of or eligibility to obtain a valid driver’s license upon appointment.##
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* Preferred Qualifications:

*** 1 year related experience
* Knowledge of safe and proper operation and maintenance of lawn care and snow removal equipment
* Knowledge of Landscape plant varieties and their care
* Knowledge of planting bed and landscape construction
** 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 be available for overtime work, nights, weekends as needed, and respond to emergency call-ins, when necessary
* Ability to work outdoors a majority of hours
* Occasionally needs to be sitting for long periods of time##
** 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 with occasional weekend work in winter for snow removal on the Green Bay campus.

A criminal conviction investigation and pre-work screen examination will be conducted on the finalist(s).  In addition, if the final selected candidate has prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct will be completed. 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.

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.##
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* How to Apply:

** Click the Apply button and follow the prompts on the screen.

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:
* Resume* Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
** Final date to receive applications
** To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by
** Monday****, January 12, 2026**.##
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