Grounds Crew

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

This position performs care and maintenance of campus grounds and athletic facilities. This is a full-time, on campus position. Generous benefits include health, retirement, considerable time off and access to multiple tuition programs for employees and dependents.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Groundskeeping duties; mowing, aeration, seeding, weed control through pesticide application; assistance in campus and athletic events; irrigation system maintenance; policing grounds, edging, and flower bed preparation and maintenance; fall leaf removal and bed mulchingAthletic Field Maintenance; layout and painting fields according to NCAA guidelines for all athletic events, removing trash, mowing, weed control through pesticide application, bleacher and stadium cleaningEquipment Maintenance and repair; maintenance of small engine equipment; routine maintenance inspections to ensure equipment is in safe operating condition; mechanical maintenance of grounds vehicles including riding mowers, utility vehiclesArboriculture duties; pruning, planting, pesticide application, and limb removalSnow Removal; shoveling, using snow moving equipment to clear walkways, and salt application

REQUIREMENTS

• HS/GED required3 years experience requiredEmployee must receive certification as a Grounds Technician within the first 2 years of employmentAwareness and adherence to OSHA safety protocols are of paramount importanceValid driver's licenseOccasional evening and weekend hours required; position requires an on-call rotationExposure to all weather conditions, heavy lifting and carryingPhysical demands: Routinely (>50%) lift and carry 15-50 pounds with frequent bending, stooping, kneeling and twisting. Ability to climb ladders, often with equipment. Exposure to extreme temperatures, heat and cold.

$19-$20/hr, based on experience

The final candidate will pass a pre-employment physical and background investigation.

An overview of IWU benefits can be found here. Illinois Wesleyan University does not sponsor work visas at the time of hire or anytime during employment for this position. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a community that values a wide range of perspectives and backgrounds among our outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to contributing to and enhancing our community in these areas. Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to promoting excellence through a variety of viewpoints; details at https://www.iwu.edu/about/non-discrimination.html.