Seasonal groundskeeper tech

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STUDENT GROUNDS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

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OBJECTIVE OF THE UNIVERSITY GROUNDS PROGRAM:

    Provide a safe, aesthetically pleasing, and

    well-maintained landscape on the UWSP campus.

ACCOUNTABILITY:

    Report directly to the Grounds Leads and Grounds Manager.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:

    The Grounds Maintenance Technician will be responsible for the care and maintenance of landscaping on

    the UWSP campus.  This includes all outside property of

    the University. 

SPECIFIC DUTIES:

    Assist in Recycling Dept. as needed.

    Prepare, plant, and maintain flowerbeds and planters.

    Plant and prune trees and shrubs.

    General maintenance including mowing grass, weeding,    trimming, pruning, watering, fertilizing, etc.

    Picking up litter and debris.

    Implementation of new landscape designs.

    Understand and promote the concept that the efforts of

    individual crewmembers and the UWSP grounds maintenance      program as a whole can have a positive impact on the      University.

    Help create and promote an awareness of, and respect    for, the University landscape through positive personal    interactions with residents, students, staff and     faculty members, and visitors.

    Any other duties requested by the Grounds Leads. 

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

    Possess a high degree of interest in the care and maintenance of landscape vegetation.

    Professional initiative, including a willingness to     learn and work as part of a team.

    Full time student status.

    Good academic standing.  Must have a cumulative GPA of

    2.50 or higher.

    Past experience preferred but not required.

MISCELLANEOUS:

    Wages: 

Base wage = $11.50/hr., free on-campus housing if working at least 30 hours/week.

$12.25 w/out housing.  

    Probation:  There is an 80 hour probation period   associated with this position.

    Available hours:  Up to 25 hrs/wk during semesters.

                     Up to 40 hrs/wk during the summer.

STUDENT GROUNDS MAINTENANCE TECHNICIAN

HIRING SCHEDULE

INTERVIEWS:

    Interviews will be held starting in February.  Those people to be interviewed will be contacted by phone or email to schedule the interview.

START DATE:

Successful applicants will officially begin work May 19, 2025. 

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Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.