Grounds Supervisor

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WORKING TITLE: Grounds Supervisor

UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Building & Grounds Supervisor

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JOB DETAILS:

 

WORKING TITLE: Grounds Supervisor

UW SYSTEM OFFICIAL TITLE: Building & Grounds Supervisor

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POSTING DATE:  December 18, 2023

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

This position reports to the Assistant Director of Facilities for Athletics/University Recreation/Kress Events Center and is responsible for directing full time staff and student employees in grounds operations. The position requires the ability to direct and instruct employees in safety training, safe operation of grounds equipment, and safe work practices. The position warrants a knowledge of smart turf practices as you will take the lead role in care of all Athletic and intermural fields, and turf areas. The position requires knowledge of best pesticide management practices, and the ability to safely apply pesticides and herbicides. The position also requires the knowledge of and participation in all landscape construction projects. It involves having the knowledge of, and ability to operate a wide variety of small and large equipment in grounds tasks, and snow and ice removal. You need the knowledge and skills for safe operating of different types and sizes of chainsaws when needed. The job requires the ability to participate in grounds mechanics and maintenance of all equipment assigned to the department.  The position requires knowledge and training in smart turf and landscape practices.

This position includes the following responsibilities:

• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees
• Perform year-round grounds maintenance and improvement activities as assigned or in assigned zone of responsibility
• Lead in landscape construction projects assigned to this department
• Lead in the final grading and seedbed preparation for lawns and other turf areas
• 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
• Develops and schedules unit operational work plans
• Schedules logistics and secures resources for the completion of established projects
• Communicates unit goals and objectives, implements unit operational policies and procedures, and provides training and feedback to ensure safety and compliance
• Prepares periodic reports and financial statements, and records progress, status, or other special reports for leadership or external agencies

QUALIFICATIONS:

 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma at time of application
• 2 years of related experience
• Possession of or eligibility to obtain a valid driver's license upon appointment
• Possession of or eligibility to obtain a commercial pesticide applicator license (Category 3.0 Turf and Landscape) upon appointment

  PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Associate's Degree
• Experience in a higher education environment
• Knowledge of safe and proper operation and maintenance of lawn care equipment
• Safe and effective application of fertilizers, herbicides, fungicides and insecticides
• Knowledge of proper methods of planting, pruning, and maintaining shrubs and flowers
• Thorough knowledge of methods, materials, equipment, and operation skills in snow and ice removal operation
• Knowledge, skills, and operations of safe chainsaw usage

 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 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.

CAMPUS INFORMATION:

 

Established in 1965, UW-Green Bay is a public institution serving 8,970 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral students and 95,000 continuing education learners each year. We educate students from pre-college through retirement and offer 200+ degrees, programs and certificates. UW-Green Bay graduates are resilient, inclusive, sustaining and engaged members of their communities, ready to rise to fearlessly face challenges, solve problems and embrace diverse ideas and people. With four campus locations in Marinette, Green Bay, Manitowoc, and Sheboygan, the University welcomes students from every corner of the world. In 2020, UW-Green Bay was the fastest growing UW school in Wisconsin. UW-Green Bay works to ensure faculty and staff achieve their full potential as valued employees with its commitment to creating an environment that recognizes, values and respects the differences we all bring to the workplace, allowing everyone to do their best work. Employee testimonials can be found at #WhyUWGB.  For more information, visit www.uwgb.edu.

For more information regarding the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay and the surrounding area, see our Campus and Community website. For Campus Safety information, see our University Police website and our Annual Security Report. This report includes statistics about reported crimes, as well as information about crime prevention and campus security policies and procedures. Please contact the Office of Human Resources at (920) 465-2390 if you would like a paper copy.

SPECIAL NOTES:

 

Position is a full-time Academic Staff appointment. This position will work fully in-person on campus, with normal work hours from 6:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Some weekend and evening hours will be required. Official transcripts of the highest degree achieved will be required of finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation and pre-work screen will be conducted on the finalist(s). In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.

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.

The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay is an Affirmative Action Equal Employment Opportunity employer committed to achieving a diverse workforce and to maintaining a community that welcomes and values a climate supporting equal opportunity and difference among its members. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital or parental status, genetic information, national origin, ethnicity, citizenship status, veteran or military status (including disabled veteran, recently separated veteran, other protected veteran, or Armed Forces service medal veteran status), age, or disability.

TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:

 

Please submit application materials by Sunday, January 7, 2024.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

 

SALARY INFORMATION

Minimum salary of $60,000.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

BENEFIT DETAILS

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 links below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure:  https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benef...
• https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benef...
• Total Compensation Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benef...

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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 specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
• Resume
• Names and email address for three references 

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

Eddie Warczak
Phone:  (920) 465-2087
Email:  warczake@uwgb.edu

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