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WISCONSIN DEPT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS Groundskeeper in KING, Wisconsin

JOB REQUIREMENTS: The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) is seeking a Groundskeeper for our Veterans Home in King, to work on the Grounds Maintenance team. The Home is a 24/7/365 long-term care facility that specializes in providing comfort, support, and professional healthcare services to elderly or disabled veterans and their spouses. The facility is on the picturesque shoreline of the Chain O\'Lakes, off Highway 10 between Stevens Point and Appleton. Come join our dedicated team! Our Groundskeepers operate various motorized vehicles and equipment to maintain the grounds and roadways at the Wisconsin Veterans Home in King. 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. Groundskeepers at the Home work a standard 8-hour shift Monday through Friday between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. with on call for emergency services such as snow removal. Job duties require the ability to perform light and heavy work, including exerting force at times over 100 pounds to move, remove and/or install objects; climb and work off ladders and/or scaffolding; handle chemicals, use personal protective equipment (e.g., hearing protection, hard hats, safety glasses, dust masks, gloves, leg protection, etc.), work clothing and coverings; and work with loud, shaking and/or vibrating equipment. 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. A 12-month probationary period may be required. ***** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: In their resume, minimally qualified applicants will describe their experience: *Operating light and heavy motorized vehicles; and *Operating hand and power tools Well-qualified applicants will have a valid driver\'s license and meet the requirements for driving a Wisconsin Fleet vehicle. Additional required and preferred experience that will be assessed at a later stage in the process are: *Performing grounds maintenance duties; and *Applying safety principles, including use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE); and *Maintaining and repairing grounds-keeping equipment and tools; and/or *Gardening ***** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online: https://wj.wi.gov/18926 Qualified females, minorities, and special disabled veterans and other veterans are encouraged to apply.

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