Campus Grounds & Athletic Field Technician

Illinois Wesleyan University; Bloomington (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Tuition programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington is seeking a on-campus Groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds and athletic facilities, including mowing, irrigation, field upkeep, and seasonal snow removal. The role is full-time with benefits.

The position requires a HS/GED, 3 years of experience, a valid driver’s license, and certification within 2 years. Benefits include health, retirement, generous time off, and tuition programs for employees and dependents.

Qualifications

• HS/GED required.
• 3 years experience required.
• Certification as Grounds Technician within 2 years of employment.
• Valid driver's license.
• Occasional evening and weekend hours; on-call rotation.
• Exposure to all weather conditions and heavy lifting.

Responsibilities

• Groundskeeping: mowing, aeration, seeding, weed control, irrigation maintenance.
• Support campus and athletic events; maintain athletic fields per NCAA guidelines; bleacher/stadium cleaning.
• Equipment maintenance: small engines, riding mowers, utility vehicles.
• Arboriculture duties: pruning, planting, pesticide application.
• Snow removal: shoveling, salt application; on-call rotation.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Equipment operation

OSHA safety

Education

HS/GED

Grounds Technician cert

Tools

Small engine tools

Job description

Illinois Wesleyan University in Bloomington is seeking a on-campus Groundskeeper to maintain campus grounds and athletic facilities, including mowing, irrigation, field upkeep, and seasonal snow removal. The role is full-time with benefits.

The position requires a HS/GED, 3 years of experience, a valid driver’s license, and certification within 2 years. Benefits include health, retirement, generous time off, and tuition programs for employees and dependents.