Campus Grounds & Landscaping Technician

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan & Tuition Waivers

Job summary

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Grounds Worker to maintain campus grounds, operate a range of mowing and landscape equipment, and support snow removal during winter events. The role emphasizes safe work habits and collaboration with the Facilities & Services team.

Starting salary is $19.49/hour with a progression to $26.62/hour after 12 months. This is a full-time Civil Service position based in Champaign-Urbana, with benefits and stability typical of state systems.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six (6) months experience in grounds maintenance or related work.
• Valid/current driver’s license as required by Illinois for the vehicle type.

Responsibilities

• Mow assigned areas and maintain mowing equipment.
• Operate and maintain ~15 kinds of motorized grounds equipment.
• Aerate, fertilize, weed control, irrigate, seed and sod lawns.
• Maintain shrubs, beds, and ornamental plantings; mulch and prune.
• Remove leaves, debris, and snow; ensure safe handling of hazards.

Skills

Grounds equipment operation

Lawn/tree/shrub care

Pesticide knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

RTV/ride-on mowers/leaf vacuums

Skid steers and sprayers

Job description

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is seeking a Grounds Worker to maintain campus grounds, operate a range of mowing and landscape equipment, and support snow removal during winter events. The role emphasizes safe work habits and collaboration with the Facilities & Services team.

Starting salary is $19.49/hour with a progression to $26.62/hour after 12 months. This is a full-time Civil Service position based in Champaign-Urbana, with benefits and stability typical of state systems.