Campus Grounds & Landscaping Specialist

Waubonsee Community College; Sugar Grove (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision plans

Pension plan (SURS)

14 paid holidays

Job summary

Waubonsee Community College is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain and enhance the grounds across all campus locations. The role reports to the Grounds Supervisor and the Director of Buildings, Grounds and Events.

The job is full-time, with a 7:00am–3:30pm schedule and 40 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least two years of groundskeeping experience, plus experience operating commercial grounds equipment.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years of related groundskeeping experience.
• Experience operating commercial grounds equipment.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License.
• Willingness to obtain Illinois Pesticide Applicator’s License and CDL Class B.

Responsibilities

• Maintains appearance of existing grounds and plans for landscaping improvements.
• Cares for all plant life on campus to maintain health and appearance.
• Participates in snow removal and coordinates with Grounds Supervisor.
• Designs and supervises care of decorative plantings and landscape beds.
• Diagnoses problems with landscape areas and recommends fixes.
• Assists with coordination of contractors on grounds projects.
• Operates large power mowers, edgers, hand tools and campus vehicles.
• Maintains and repairs Buildings and Grounds equipment.
• Assists with events setup and removal of exterior signage and crowd control.
• Assists with controlled burns.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Pesticide licensing

CDL Class B

Education

High School Diploma

Associate degree in Horticulture/landscape

Job description

Waubonsee Community College is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain and enhance the grounds across all campus locations. The role reports to the Grounds Supervisor and the Director of Buildings, Grounds and Events.

The job is full-time, with a 7:00am–3:30pm schedule and 40 hours per week. The ideal candidate will have a High School Diploma or equivalent and at least two years of groundskeeping experience, plus experience operating commercial grounds equipment.