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Groundskeeper

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI Part Time
POSTED ON 4/15/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/14/2026
Groundskeeper

Saukville, WI

Part Time

JR10010034

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Position Title

Groundskeeper

Job Category

University Staff

Employment Type

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Job Profile

Groundskeeper

Job Duties

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Saukville Field Station (SFS) is seeking a Groundskeeper to assist with the maintenance and upkeep of SFS buildings and grounds.

This University Staff Temporary (Limited Term Employment (LTE)) position provides hands-on experience in facilities and grounds maintenance during the summer months. This is a part-time position for a max of 20 hours/week, with flexibility to work less.

There is no expectation of continued employment with this appointment. The need for this position is temporary and carries no assurance of continued funding. Temporary employees are "at will," meaning the institution may terminate the appointment without notice and for any or no reason, provided it is not based on prohibited discrimination.

About The Property

The Saukville Field Station (SFS) is an off-campus facility located in Saukville, WI, about 30 miles (45 minutes) north of campus. UWM owns ~ 350 acres at the main Station property, which is adjacent to the Cedarburg Bog State Natural Area (SNA). SFS has a classroom/office building, research lab building, maintenance building and shop, and two houses. Additionally, SFS supports research, education and public outreach in the natural sciences. Our property is used as an outdoor classroom and laboratory for faculty from various disciplines, including plant and animal ecology, evolutionary ecology, ethology, geology, hydrology and climatology. Faculty from UWM and other institutions conduct research on our properties. SFS offers a series of natural history workshops each year, which are open to UWM students and the general public. UWM instructional courses also use the Field Station. SFS is supported by the Friends of the Cedarburg Bog, a non-profit group that was formed to support SFS and the Cedarburg Bog SNA. In collaboration with the Friends of the Cedarburg Bog, SFS offers numerous public outreach events each year. For more information about the Saukville Field Station, visit our website at https://uwm.edu/field-station/

Key Job Responsibilities

  • Cleaning and maintaining SFS buildings and facilities
  • Assisting the Superintendent with remodeling projects
  • Supporting general grounds and facility upkeep as needed
  • Maintaining walking trails and the boardwalk and keeping them free of vegetation and hazards.
  • Cutting grass and trimming using mowing equipment and weed trimmers

Department

UWM Field Station in Saukville

Compensation

$18.00 - $20.00/hour. Final salary offer is based on knowledge, skills, experience, and qualifications.

Required Qualifications

  • Experience with using and maintaining landscaping equipment (tractors, mowers, tillers, etc.).
  • Experience mowing grass and operating a weed trimmer
  • Ability to perform strenuous physical work, outdoors under a variety of conditions (for example, in heat or cold, in the presence of biting insects, in wet and mucky conditions).
  • Willingness to perform janitorial duties, including cleaning.
  • Ability to interact and work with a wide variety of people (co-workers, researchers, students, volunteers, and neighbors).
  • Dependable and able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Ability to occasionally lift at least 50 pounds.
  • Possession of a valid Driver's license with a driving record that meets the minimum criteria for driving a state vehicle. (https://uwm.edu/risk-management/drivers/)

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience operating a chainsaw
  • Background in a skilled trade or maintenance field
  • Strong interest in learning new skills related to facilities and grounds maintenance

How To Apply

Interested applicants are required to apply online and may upload a resume.

Note: Applicants must complete all required fields prior to submitting the online application to ensure full consideration.

Contact Information

For inquiries, please contact Hiring Manager, Senior Laboratory Manager, Greenhouse and Field Stations Paul Engevold, at engevold@uwm.edu.

Reasonable Accommodations

Pursuant to university policy, UWM provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities who are employees or applicants for employment. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual with a disability. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact uwm-jobs@uwm.edu or 414-229-4463. This job announcement and other material on this site will be made available in alternate formats upon request to an individual with a disability.

Confidentiality of Applicant Materials

UWM is a State agency and subject to Wisconsin's Open Records Law. UWM will not, however, reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except as may be required by Wisconsin's Open Records law. In certain circumstances, the identities of "final candidates" and/or the identity of the appointed applicant must be revealed upon request.

CBC and Reference Check Policy

Employment will require a criminal background check. UWM takes the prevention of sexual misconduct seriously. As such, you and your references will be required to answer questions regarding any past findings of sexual violence and sexual harassment or any pending allegations of sexual violence or sexual harassment.

Annual Security and Fire Safety Report (Clery Act)

For the UWM Annual Security and Fire Safety Reports (i.e., Clery Report), which includes statistics about reported crimes and information about campus security policies, see http://www.cleryact.uwm.edu/, or call UWM's Dean of Students Office, Student Union 345 at (414) 229-4632 for a paper copy.

Employment Authorization

In compliance with federal law, all persons at the time of their start date will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

To apply, visit https://wisconsin.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UW_Milwaukee/job/Saukville-WI/Groundskeeper_JR10010034.

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