IRRIGATION AND GREEN ROOF SPECIALIST

Job no: 107970-US
Work type: Staff-Full Time
Department:FP&M PP SERVICES GROUND
Location: Madison
Categories: Facilities, Skilled Trades, Maintenance, Natural Resources, Environmental Sciences, Plant Sciences

Position Summary:

Under the general supervision of the Building and Grounds Supervisor (Tree Crew) this position is primarily responsible for routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs to the exterior portions of landscape irrigation systems and their associated controls on the Madison Campus. This includes the care of existing systems as well as future systems. Duties also involve the maintenance and care of green roofs on campus. Green roofs are a growing trend that aid in sustainability efforts by absorbing rainwater, providing insulation, creating a habitat for wildlife, and helping to lower urban air temperatures. Green roofs are a part of the overall sustainability initiative on campus, and sustainability is goal #1 of the Campus Master Plan. As a national leader in sustainability, UW-Madison?s building plans incorporate green roof systems wherever and whenever feasible, and these special structures require focused attention and special knowledge and skills to maintain.

This position also operates all Grounds-related vehicles and power equipment, including end loaders, back hoes, skid steers, and various hand-operated equipment. Work involves heavy manual labor and is performed independently, and occasionally under adverse weather conditions. This position will also direct the work of temporary employees, and carry out experimental work for research using new techniques and materials.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison Physical Plant is committed to the highest standards of customer relations principles for its customers, fellow staff members, students, and visitors. Staff will serve as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers and fellow staff members.

Position Duties:List of DutiesInstitutional 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

Requirements:

Driver's License
Must possess, or have the ability to obtain within six months or prior to passing probation, a Commercial Driver's License with airbrake and tanker endorsement(s), maintain a motor vehicle record that meets UW Risk Management standards, and maintain ability to drive State of Wisconsin owned vehicles.

Must be available for snow removal and over time as necessary.

In the event you are required to work in or around animal facilities, you will be enrolled in the appropriate medical surveillance program.

Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M) will require Post-Offer Pre-Employment screenings on all selected candidates.

Please Note: FP&M is unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

Department(s):

A717080-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/FP&M PP SERVICES GROUND

Work Type:

Full-time:100%

Work Schedule:

Work Schedule:
7:00 am - 3:30 pm, 30 min unpaid lunch breack. Monday - Friday.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Hourly rate:

Minimum $17.32
Depending on Qualifications

Instructions to Applicants:

Please click on the "Apply Now" button to start the application process.

Starting pay is based on experience and qualifications, with a minimum starting rate of $17.32

Applicants will be asked to upload a resume and cover letter.

In your cover letter please describe the following, along with the responsibilities related to the areas identified (e.g management, supervisor, leadworker, or project team Lead):
1. Your experience with snow removal, and working outdoors in adverse weather conditions.
2. Your experience with plant care. (i.e. removals, planting, maintaining, chemical treatment) Please include professional or personal experience.
3. Your experience with motorized equipment and handtools.

Contact:

Cinthya Canicoba
cinthya.canicoba@wisc.edu
608-262-6593
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. )

Official Title:

FACILITIES MAINT SPEC(76101)

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

107970

The University of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://oed.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/

Employment will require a criminal background check. It will also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.

Applications Open: Jun 18 2019 Central Daylight Time
Applications Close: Jul 5 2019 11:55 PM Central Daylight Time