Groundskeeper (Continuous Recruitment)

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Position Title

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Groundskeeper (Continuous Recruitment) Job Category: -----------------

University Staff Employment Type: --------------------

Regular Job Profile: ----------------

Groundskeeper Job Duties: ---------------

This position is responsible for general maintenance of grounds that meet institutional grounds keeping standards. Overtime may be required for snow management & special events.

UWO is now offering sign-on bonuses for new Custodial

*and* Grounds Employees!

Recruitment Bonus of $1,000

($500 for part-time) will be awarded after successful completion of 180-day Probation Period (6 months)!

Retention Bonus of $1,000

($500 for part-time) will be awarded after successful completion of 1-year Employment Anniversary!

Key Job Responsibilities

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• Maintains clean and clear lawns, walkways, roadways, and parking lots to ensure they are free of debris, litter, snow, and ice
• Constructs lawn and landscaping projects including soil grading, seeding, and sodding
• Identifies and acts to remedy plant diseases and insect damage
• Implements and monitors chemical and fertilizer programs
• Installs, propagates, and maintains the health of new and existing plants and landscape using a variety of vehicles and equipment

Department

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Grounds

Compensation

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Compensation is commensurate with experience

Required Qualifications

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* Ability to perform manual labor including lifting up to 50 pounds, bending, stooping, twisting and other motions for extended...