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Senior Groundskeeper
Madison, WI
Job Description
Senior Groundskeeper
Current Madison College employees must apply to the internal career site by logging into Workday
Job Posting Date:
June 21, 2024
Application Deadline:
Salary Information:
$18.54 - $22.70
Department:
Facilities Engineering Services
Job Description:
Madison College is actively seeking a highly independent Senior Groundskeeper. This position is responsible for the development and implementation of landscape maintenance plans for all Madison College sites including trees, turf, shrubs, landscape beds, perennials, annuals, ornamental grasses, hardscape, parking lots, walks and drives and athletic areas. This position will also design and lead various landscape repair, renovation, and installation projects; and assist with snow removal, preventative maintenance on grounds equipment and additional duties as directed by Supervisor and Grounds Coordinator.
The Senior Groundskeeper reports directly to the Engineering Services/Operations Manager and may also direct work and receive assistance from student help.
This is a full-time, 52-weeks per year position, general working hours are Monday through Friday from 6:00am - 2:30pm.
Madison College's dedication to promoting equity, inclusion, and diversity is reflected in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Hiring a diverse workforce that mirrors our student population is more than just a commitment at Madison College-it is the foundation of what we are striving to do. Come be part of our great team!
Madison College offers an excellent benefits package including vacation, holidays, health/vision/dental/life insurance options and participation in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS).
This position will be open until filled, with a first consideration date of July 7, 2024, at 11:59 pm. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Required documents (1)
- Resume
*Failure to include this document by the first consideration date will RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Perform specialized landscape maintenance on all campus grounds.
- Maintain the health of existing trees, shrubs, perennials, annuals, and turfed areas with sound cultural and chemical practices.
- Perform work as required to maintain all athletic areas including natural grass baseball field, synthetic turf softball and soccer fields and challenge course.
- Perform work as required to remove snow and ice from stairs, walks, drives and parking lots.
- Perform preventative maintenance and minor repair work on all ground's equipment.
- Design and lead various landscape repair, renovation, and installation projects.
- Maintains a commitment to the college mission, vision, and values.
- Other duties as defined by department, college, or officials.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Skill in communicating effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.
- Demonstrated skill in communications and human relations with populations of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities.
- Knowledge of standard landscape maintenance and management practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of materials, practices and equipment used in athletic field maintenance activities.
- Knowledge of calibration of fertilizer spreaders and sprayers for soil nutrients and pesticide application and specialized grounds equipment
- Knowledge of repair, servicing, and maintenance techniques for all grounds equipment.
- Knowledge of applicable safety practices, procedures, and equipment.
- Ability to identify common trees, shrubs, annuals, perennials, weeds, and insect and disease problems.
- Ability to perform heavy manual tasks involving physical strength and endurance and to withstand exposure to variable weather conditions for extended periods of time.
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle and knowledge of Wisconsin driving laws and motor vehicle operation procedures.
- Ability to exercise a strong sense of priority and time management, record keeping and making reports.
- Ability to work independently or as part of a crew.
Minimum Requirements:
- Associate Degree or equivalent working experience. *Experience used as an equivalent of an educational requirement is in addition to any experience required by the position.
- Two (2) years of work experience directly related to the skills required for successfully performing the duties of this position.
- Valid Wisconsin Driver's License.
- Ability to obtain a Wisconsin pesticide applicators certification, turf, and landscape 3.0 within 6 months of hire.
Madison College 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 are experiencing application issues, please contact us at the Talent Acquisition email Talent@madisoncollege.edu or HR hotline (608) 246-6900.
To ensure that emails from us regarding your application do not go to your spam folder, please add the @madisoncollege.edu domain as a safe sender in your email.
Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities. Madison College offers degrees, diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates in Architecture & Engineering; Arts, Design & Humanities; Business; Construction, Manufacturing & Maintenance; Culinary, Hospitality & Fitness; Education & Social Services; Health Sciences; Information Technology; Law, Protective & Human Services; Science, Math & Natural Resources; and Transportation. Admissions criteria vary by program and are available by calling our Enrollment Office at (608) 246-6210 or (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6210. The following person has been designated to coordinate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and to handle inquiries regarding the college's nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Muchka, Compliance Coordinator, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704 (608) 246.5221
To apply, visit https://madisoncollege.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/jobsatMadisonCollege/job/Truax-Campus-Madison/Groundskeeper_R0005071
About Us
Welcome! Thank you for visiting our career site, where Madison College is committed to matching talent to opportunity. We are known for our real-world, smart approach to learning - offering students innovative, high-tech career pathways and college transfer opportunities with more than 150 programs to choose from. Madison College is a great place to work and has been for over 100 years, serving more than 33,000 students in 12 south-central Wisconsin counties. The College offers generous salaries, benefits, and an inspiring work environment. Employees enjoy a culture dedicated to lifelong learning, wellness and inclusiveness.
Take some time and look around - once you've have a chance to explore our current opportunities, apply to the ones you feel best suit your interests, background and experiences. Thereafter, you can keep track of your application status and watch for new opportunities that might be of interest to you.
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As part of the application process, finalists will undergo a background check including criminal history, educational verification, and references. Criminal history will not automatically disqualify you from employment. All cases are considered on an individual basis, and the offense will be compared to the position for which you are applying.
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Job Summary
Company
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Education
Associate Degree
Required Experience
2 years
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