Groundskeeper-Limited Term Employment

State of Wisconsin
US - Wisconsin - Madison
July 3, 2024
General Labor

Position Summary

As a Department of Military Affairs Groundskeeper, you will complete maintenance and upkeep of lawn, sidewalk, and parking areas.
Maintain trees and shrubs by trimming in the spring and fall, keep fence lines and other areas clear of weeds and brush, keep the entire exterior area clear of paper and debris, complete minor maintenance, and repair activities on ground related equipment, and complete all required preventative maintenance functions.
Maintains adequate inventory supplies, materials, and equipment to accomplish all job-related duties.
On occasion will provide support for maintenance requirements at other DMA facilities.

Salary Information

The pay will be $15.86 per hour.

Job Details

All applicants will be required to allow the DMA to conduct a background clearance check to gain access to the installation.

Will have a valid driver's license (from any state) for travel to various DMA locations throughout Wisconsin.
Limited Term Employees must be a resident of Wisconsin.

Ability to lift to 50 pounds, bend, stoop, twist and climb ladders.

Previous or current military experience is not a requirement.

The Department of Military Affairs does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment.
All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required Employment Eligibility Form I-9.

All new employees are required to attend a New Employee Orientation course on the first business day (Monday; Tuesday if Monday is a state holiday) of their first pay period.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have training and/or experience:

Operating and repairing lawn mowers, snow blowers, floor scrubbers, and other mechanical equipment.

Maintaining and upkeep of landscape to include lawns, sidewalks, and parking areas.

Performing preventative maintenance and repairs to necessary maintenance equipment.

Your resume and letter of qualification are very important parts of your application.
In these materials, you should clearly describe your education, training, and experience as they relate to the items above.

Your qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications.
These materials are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job.

How To Apply

Apply online! To apply, click "Apply for Job" to start the application process.
Then, you will access your existing account or create a new account if you don't have an account.
Once you are logged in, click "Apply for Job." Follow the steps outlined in the application process and submit your application.

Your application materials are very important parts of your application and are used during our evaluation process to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job.
You should clearly describe your education, training, and experience related to the items listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcement.
These qualifications should be addressed in your resume and expanded upon in your letter of qualifications.
This will allow a fuller assessment regarding your qualifications and those required for the job you are applying for.
For instructions on how to develop and what should be included in these materials, click here.
Most applicants can outline their background and experience in their resume in 1-3 pages; the same applies to the letter of qualification.

Be advised that there will be no opportunity to change your application materials once you have clicked "Submit."

References will be requested from top candidates once interviews have taken place.

The DMA is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.
Veterans, women, people of color, LGBTQIA+, and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
We provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities.

We appreciate the time and effort it takes to apply for positions.
If any questions arise, please contact Sara Martin, Human Resources Assistant-Advanced at .
@widma.gov or 608-#-#.
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Deadline to Apply

The first review will be completed on applications received by 11:
59 pm on Tuesday, June 11, 2024.
Applications will be accepted after that date until the needs of the department have been met.

Associated topics:
crew, dig, field, grounds maintenance, ice, land fill, landscape, sod, surface, tree

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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