Groundskeeper & Maintenance - LTE

JOB REQUIREMENTS: 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. 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. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND 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.

\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:

Qualified females, minorities, and special

disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.