Job Summary:
The University Research, Demonstration and Display Gardens was established at West Madison Agricultural Research Station (WMARS) in the mid-1990s. As a teaching/demonstration site open to the public, we showcase and evaluate the newest horticultural cultivars fit for our region. The 6-acre garden serves multiple purposes including fruit and vegetable research, plant evaluation research trials, public demonstration for self-guided touring and education, intern training and student education. Assisting horticultural research is also necessary.

The College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) 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. At CALS, we acknowledge that bias, prejudice, racism, and hate have historically occurred in many forms that cause significant and lasting harm to members of our community. We commit to taking actions each day toward a college that is inclusive and welcoming to all.
Responsibilities: Directs and coordinates activities of workers engaged in landscaping, gardening, grounds keeping, and tree pruning activities to ensure completion of grounds work assignments. May assist in planning and implementing landscaping projects.

• 20% Plans and directs the day-to-day operational activities of various lawn and landscape projects and staff
• 10% Schedules and monitors staff and assists with basic training
• 15% Assists with organizing the layout of planting sites, plant and material selection, research and evaluate new materials and equipment
• 20% Installs, propagates, and maintains the health of new and existing plants and landscape using a variety of vehicles and equipment
• 10% Identifies and acts to remedy plant diseases and insect damage
• 5% Maintains clean and clear lawns, walkways, roadways, and parking lots to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice
• 10% Executes the technical day-to-day operational activities of a greenhouse complex including the following; clean & prepare pots/trays, seeding, up-potting veg liners to bigger pots and watering.
• 10% Maintain small engines/equipment used in the display garden and grounds.

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
Education:
Preferred
H.S. Diploma
Qualifications:
Required:
-Must have at a least 2 yrs experience with a range of horticultural plants
-Experience managing woody and herbaceous plants both in greenhouse and in landscape setting
-Prior experience operating farm and utility tractors and loaders, forklifts

Preferred:
-Experience operating field-scale equipment such as 3-pt attached tillers, plastic layers, brush mowers
-Experience with operation and maintenance of landscape equipment such as bed edgers, chainsaws, and commercial mowers.
-Experience in an agricultural research setting
-Experience with large truck operation (CDL)
License/Certification:
Preferred
Drivers License - Valid

Preferred
CDL - Commercial Drivers License
Work Schedule:
For approximately 9 months of each calendar year, normal hours are full-time (100%) 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. For approximately 3 months of each calendar year in the offseason/winter, this position will be part-time (50%).
Work Type:
Full or Part Time: 50% - 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Ongoing/Renewable
Salary:
Minimum $18.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Final salary will depend on experience and qualification. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and paid time off; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Additional benefits information can be found at: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/download/univstaff.pdf
Additional Information:
-A probationary period will be required.
-A criminal background check will be required.
-Work is primarily outdoors during the growing season; work is physically demanding and environments include the display garden, field and grounds, greenhouse, machine shop; we work through inclement weather (hot, cold, wet) and in dusty conditions.
-Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
-For approximately 9 months of each calendar year, normal hours are full-time (100%) 8:00am - 4:30pm, Monday through Friday. For approximately 3 months of each calendar year in the offseason/winter, this position will be part-time (50%).
-Work Authorization: The successful applicant will be responsible for ensuring eligibility for employment in the United States on or before the effective date of the appointment.
How to Apply:
Click on the "Apply Online" button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/Application Materials:

Resume (required) - Detail your educational and professional background

References (required) - You will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references within the application, including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

It's important that your resume reflects your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Contact:
Justin Cave
justin.cave@wisc.edu
608-263-3715
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.
Official Title:
Groundskeeper Lead(FP027)
Department(s):
A07-COL OF AG & LIFE SCIENCES/AG RES STA/WEST MAD
Employment Class:
University Staff-Ongoing
Job Number:
296960-CP