GROUNDS MAINTENANCE
- Employer
- University of Wisconsin-Madison
- Location
- Wisconsin, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jul 16, 2021
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Job no: 237558-TE
Work type: Onsite, Temporary
Department: CALS/AG RES STA/OJ NOER TGF
Location: Madison
Categories: Agricultural, Animal, Biological and Life Sciences, Facilities, Skilled Trades, Maintenance, Other, Plant Sciences
Position Summary:
This position functions as general laborer for maintenance of the grounds at the O.J. Noer Turfgrass Education Facility. The major portion of the work responsibilities would be the maintenance of the research plots (155 plots).
Under general supervision of the station's Superintendent, the applicant is responsible for employing critical thinking skills, proficient communication, and sound time management when carrying out the following:
1) Assisting faculty, staff, and students in turfgrass research and educational activities;
2) Mowing all bentgrass plots, weed control, fertilizer applications, watering and topdressing
3) Assist in all other areas of building and grounds maintenance
The UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
Position Duties:
List of Duties
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Degree and Area of Specialization:
No Degree Required
Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
-Agricultural experience preferred
-Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with the public, staff, and faculty, both verbally and written.
-Operating knowledge of tools, power equipment, and medium size (75 hp) tractors.
-Provide solid communication skills
-Knowledge of computer devices and related applications.
-Knowledge of workplace hazards and safety, including Worker Protection Standards.
-Obtain authorization to drive UW vehicles including utility, tractors, and pickup trucks.
Additional Information:
-Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
-A criminal background check will be required
This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Department(s):
A078230-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/AG RES STA/OJ NOER TGF
Appointment Type, Duration:
Terminal, 3 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding
Salary:
Minimum $13.86 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Instructions to Applicants:
Please click on the "" button to start the application process.
To apply, you will be asked to submit a resume highlighting your qualifications as they relate to this position. You will be asked to provide three references within the application process.
Contact:
Justin Cave
justin.cave@wisc.edu
608-263-3715
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
AG RES EQUIP OPR-ENT(80461)
Employment Class:
Temporary Employment
Job Number:
237558-TE
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Jul 16 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Aug 26 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
Work type: Onsite, Temporary
Department: CALS/AG RES STA/OJ NOER TGF
Location: Madison
Categories: Agricultural, Animal, Biological and Life Sciences, Facilities, Skilled Trades, Maintenance, Other, Plant Sciences
Position Summary:
This position functions as general laborer for maintenance of the grounds at the O.J. Noer Turfgrass Education Facility. The major portion of the work responsibilities would be the maintenance of the research plots (155 plots).
Under general supervision of the station's Superintendent, the applicant is responsible for employing critical thinking skills, proficient communication, and sound time management when carrying out the following:
1) Assisting faculty, staff, and students in turfgrass research and educational activities;
2) Mowing all bentgrass plots, weed control, fertilizer applications, watering and topdressing
3) Assist in all other areas of building and grounds maintenance
The UW-Madison College of Agricultural and Life Sciences is committed to maintaining and growing a culture that embraces diversity, inclusion, and equity, believing that these values are foundational elements of our excellence and fundamental components of a positive and enriching learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
Position Duties:
List of Duties
Institutional Statement on Diversity:
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion
Degree and Area of Specialization:
No Degree Required
Minimum Years and Type of Relevant Work Experience:
-Agricultural experience preferred
-Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with the public, staff, and faculty, both verbally and written.
-Operating knowledge of tools, power equipment, and medium size (75 hp) tractors.
-Provide solid communication skills
-Knowledge of computer devices and related applications.
-Knowledge of workplace hazards and safety, including Worker Protection Standards.
-Obtain authorization to drive UW vehicles including utility, tractors, and pickup trucks.
Additional Information:
-Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
-A criminal background check will be required
This position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Department(s):
A078230-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/AG RES STA/OJ NOER TGF
Appointment Type, Duration:
Terminal, 3 month appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended or converted to an ongoing appointment based on need and/or funding
Salary:
Minimum $13.86 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Instructions to Applicants:
Please click on the "" button to start the application process.
To apply, you will be asked to submit a resume highlighting your qualifications as they relate to this position. You will be asked to provide three references within the application process.
Contact:
Justin Cave
justin.cave@wisc.edu
608-263-3715
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )
Official Title:
AG RES EQUIP OPR-ENT(80461)
Employment Class:
Temporary Employment
Job Number:
237558-TE
The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is engaged in a Title and Total Compensation (TTC) Project to redesign job titles and compensation structures. As a result of the TTC project, official job titles on current job postings may change. Job duties and responsibilities will remain the same. For more information please visit: https://hr.wisc.edu/title-and-total-compensation-study/ .
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.
The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department .
Applications Open: Jul 16 2021 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Aug 26 2021 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time
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