Grounds Gardener

Western Illinois University; Macomb (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

State of Illinois retirement benefits

Tuition Waiver

Job summary

Western Illinois University on the Macomb campus seeks a Grounds Gardener to plant, transplant, fertilize and maintain flowers, shrubs and trees across the campus grounds. The role includes assisting with greenhouse upkeep and training student workers, with driving and licensing responsibilities as required.

The position requires physical stamina and the ability to work in all weather conditions, including winter snow and summer heat, while supporting campus landscaping efforts and safety

Qualifications

• Two years (24 months) of work experience in the maintenance of gardens, lawns, shrubs, or trees.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Pre-graduation applicants may apply; degree must be conferred at appointment time.
• Degree must be conferred from a regionally accredited institution (or international equivalent).

Responsibilities

• Planting, transplanting, fertilizing, spraying, and watering on campus.
• Assist with snow and trash removal and support tree surgeons as needed.
• Train student workers and ensure licenses are maintained.

Skills

Gardening experience

Grounds maintenance

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This job was posted by https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov : For more

Information, Please See https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/13728643

Grounds Gardener

• Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions
• Department: FACILITIES MANAGEMENT - LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE
• Locations: Macomb, IL

Responsibilities

Perform work in planting and transplanting, fertilizing, spraying, watering of annual transplants, perform maintenance of flowers, shrubs and ornamental plants across the campus, assist with upkeep of campus greenhouse, perform composting, training student workers as well as maintaining drivers license and spray license through the state. Will also assist with snow and trash removal and assist the tree surgeons, as needed. Frequent bending, standing, kneeling and lifting up to 50 lbs and work in all weather conditions.

Work Location

Macomb Campus

Appointment

As soon as possible

Hourly Wage

$22.70

Benefits

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans, (HMO's, OAP's, QCHP, and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long-Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP), 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans. Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois. Other benefits available to eligible employees include: paid time-off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA. For a full list of benefits as a WIU employee, please visit our Benefits Homepage. For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at [e-mail] or by calling 309-298-1971.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience in the maintenance of gardens, lawns, shrubs, or trees.
• Pre-graduation applicants are welcome to apply. In order to be considered for employment, the degree must be conferred at the time of application, unless applicant is in the final semester of a degree program; if so, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.
• For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree-granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body).*

Additional Information

About WIU Since 1899, Western Illinois University has provided outstanding educational opportunities to individuals in west central Illinois and well beyond our region and state. WIU's traditional residential campus in Macomb, Illinois, is the educational, cultural and athletic center of the region, while the WIU-Quad Cities non-residential branch campus in Moline, Illinois, is the only public university in the immediate Quad Cities region. WIU-Macomb, IL: Western's traditional, residential main campus offers a comprehensive slate of undergraduate and graduate programs, including a doctorate in education, and post-baccalaureate certificates. A diverse community in west central Illinois, Macomb features a unique blend of agriculture, industry, service, retail, education, and culture. Macomb serves as the county seat, with connections across the state with Amtrak providing twice-daily service from Macomb to Chicago (and point in between). Macomb is located approximately 75 miles from the Quad Cities International Airport (Moline, IL) and 70 miles from the Greater Peoria Regional Airport (Peoria, IL). WIU-Quad Cities: Located on the banks of the Mississippi River in Moline, Illinois, the WIU-Quad Cities campus is the only public four-year regional university that serves the Quad Cities region. Designed as a metropolitan commuter campus, WIU-Quad Cities offers select undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs. Moline is located just 80 miles north of the Macomb campus and is centered within a diverse, bi-state community of 383,000 that offers a broad range of cultural, social, and entertainment amenities and experiences, as well as varied businesses and industries. Academics More than 61 undergraduate degree programs, 41 graduate programs, two doctoral programs and 16 post-baccalaureate certificate programs prepare students for a successful career after graduation. Student Resources More than 200 student organizations at Western provide social, academic,