Groundskeeper & Maintenance LTE (Limited Term Employment), Wisconsin Veterans Home at King

Position Summary

Under the general supervision of the Buildings/Grounds Supervisor, this position operates various motorized vehicles and equipment to maintain the grounds and roadways at the Wisconsin Veterans' Home at King (WVHK). The incumbent uses equipment such as trucks, lawn mowers, snowplows, front-end loaders, backhoes, and industrial tractors; utilizes hand and power tools to maintain lawns and shrubs; provides landscaping services; assists crafts workers and other staff in building and project works; and operates trucks and non-motorized equipment to deliver stores and supplies. The position also assists in setting up equipment and furniture for special events; maintains streets and grounds; and transports various materials.

A copy of the full job description is available to view.

Salary Information

Starting wage is $16.18 per hour, plus additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.

Groundskeeper is in pay schedule-pay range 03-08. For current or eligible former State employees, compensation will be set in accordance with the State Compensation Plan effective at the time of hire.

This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

Job Details

LTE's will be filling in for vacations and covering vacancies in a 24/7 facility including weekends and holidays. One position will primarily be responsible for general groundskeeping and landscaping projects. The other position will back up the groundskeeping crew and be responsible for internal and external general building and grounds maintenance projects, special events, projects and deliveries.

Physical and environmental conditions and requirements include but are not limited to:

• Interior building conditions are those normally found in a long-term health care facility.
• WVH-King is a multi-building institution. Some buildings are connected by a network of underground tunnels. The facilities are located on 321 acres of varying geography. Work is performed throughout the campus in all weather conditions.
• NOTE: Work will require the wearing of personal protective equipment as indicated, including hearing protection, hard hats, safety glasses, dust masks, gloves, leg protection, etc.

These requirements cover the major and essential functions of the position but are not necessarily representative of all duties which this position may be assigned to perform.

Due to the nature of the position, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.

Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test.

Qualifications

Minimally qualified applicants will have experience performing lawn mowing, landscaping, snow and/or ice removal, , and general maintenance and repairs in an industrial facility.

Well-qualified applicants will also provide details about their experience:

• Working in a 24/7 facility
• Operating large and small motorized equipment.
• Experience working outdoors in all weather condidtions
• Following safety procedures.

How To Apply

To be eligible for consideration for this job, complete the online application process. Click the link to view instructions for Applying to State Service. You will be required to attach a resume. To ease the application process, upload your documents to WiscJobs prior to attaching them.

Your resume is an important part of your application. It is used to determine if your experience fits the job. Click the link to view instructions on writing and what to include in your resume and letter.

NOTE: Applicants are not able to update or change their documents once their application is submitted. Make certain that your documents are how you want them to be before you finalize the application.

Periodically, applicant credentials will be verified, and qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Failure to complete all steps of the on-line process, including submitting a resume or work history, will result in an incomplete application, which will not be considered.

If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via email or phone. Make sure your contact information is correct and check your messages regularly.

The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability. If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment program.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without WDVA sponsorship) at the time of application.

Questions can be directed to Jeni Anderson at ... or ....

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Deadline to Apply

Application materials will be accepted until the needs of the Home are met.