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Ontech Talent

Groundskeeper

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What they do

A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.

$38,215 / year median in Wisconsin

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

Title:
Groundskeeper Location:
Milwaukee, WI Job Summary:
We're looking for a Groundskeeper to maintain and upkeep our outdoor spaces.
Key Responsibilities & Duties:
Plants grass, shrubs, trees, and flowers. Installs and maintains water fountains, fences, gates, retaining walls, rock gardens, and other design features. Keeps outdoor furniture clean and in good repair. Applies mulch, fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. Maintains green spaces by weeding, trimming, and pruning. Removes unwanted or unhealthy plants, shrubs, and trees, as well as downed limbs. Operates hand tools and power equipment, including mowers, leaf-blowers, snowblowers, tillers. Waters lawns and gardens. Rakes leaves and other vegetation from lawns and flower beds. Removes trash and other debris from outdoor areas. Operates snow removal equipment and shovels walkways. Works with other maintenance crew and construction specialists as needed. An individual in this position must be able to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities listed above. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. The above list reflects the general details necessary to describe the principle and essential functions of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned for the position.
Qualifications:
Highly motivated individual Ability to follow directions Attention to detail Manual dexterity Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
Benefits:
Mid-size, privately held organization Outstanding job security 40+ hours a week, 52 weeks a year (most employees work an average of 50 hours a week) Continued growth OT paid over 40 hours Medical/Dental Benefits eligible after 60-days
Life Insurance Equal Opportunity Employer:
We are proud to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace culture. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and are dedicated to ensuring a fair and equitable recruitment and employment process for everyone.
Pay:
From $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Also please ensure to add the required custom pre-screening question regarding sponsorship: Will you now or in the future require work visa transfer, sponsorship, or lottery submission? Are you willing to work outdoors in all types of weather, including rain, snow, heat?
Experience:
outdoor groundskeeping: 1 year (Preferred) Ability to
Commute:
Milwaukee, WI 53219 (Required)
Work Location:
In person