Grounds Generalist 2

Carle; Urbana (IL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Carle Health is seeking a Grounds Generalist II to support landscaping, irrigation, and seasonal outdoor maintenance across Carle facilities. The role involves operating equipment, applying turf and plant treatments, and assisting with preventive maintenance for grounds and irrigation systems.

The position requires licensure as a Commercial Not-For-Hire Applicator (IDA) within a year, plus steady experience and relevant associate degrees.

Qualifications

• Licensure as Commercial Not-For-Hire Applicator (IDA) within 1 year
• Driver's License - Illinois Secretary of State
• 2 years of work experience in lieu of degree
• Associate's degrees noted above are acceptable educational paths

Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of landscape maintenance and construction
• Address turf and plant disease management using appropriate controls
• Operate, maintain, and repair grounds equipment and irrigation systems
• Perform snow removal and seasonal landscape tasks
• Prune deciduous and evergreen plant material with proper timing and technique
• Support monitoring of rental properties and perform basic preventive maintenance

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Irrigation systems operation

Equipment operation

Plant disease management

Snow removal

Pruning

Education

Licensed Commercial Not-For-Hire Applicator (IDA)

Associate's Degree: Landscape Horticulture

Associate's Degree: General Studies

Experience in lieu of education (2 years)

Tools

Irrigation systems

Commercial/industrial landscape equipment

Job description

Overview

The Grounds Generalist II assists and provides support in the operations of the Carle Facilities Services group relative to facilities maintenance. Such activities include, but are not limited to, maintenance of landscape, irrigation install, repair and setup, chemical and fertilization applications, snow removal, mechanical maintenance of equipment, pruning and all grounds related functions.

Qualifications

Certifications: Licensed Commercial Not-For-Hire Applicator within 1 year - Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDA) Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDA)

Driver's License - Illinois Secretary of State

Education: Experience In Lieu of Education; Associate's Degree: Landscape Horticulture; Associate's Degree: General Studies

Work Experience: 2 years of experience in lieu of degree

Responsibilities

Assists with all aspects of landscape maintenance and construction.Assists with appropriate preventative/corrective action of turf and plant diseases, fungus, weed control and other naturally destructive organisms by use of special equipment and chemicals.Maintains turf and landscaped areas.Operates commercial / industrial grade equipment for landscaping, maintenance of grounds, parking decks and snow removal.Operates, maintains and repairs to irrigation systems. Applies appropriate amounts of water to turf and landscape areas.Trouble shoots Electronic valves, low voltage and panels. Replace, test and fix rotatory heads and control modules.Performs preventative maintenance / repair of equipment such as; minor engine and electric system repairs, set up and calibration.Pruning of deciduous, evergreen and woody plant materials with proper timing, skill and technique.Assists with monitoring of Carle rental propertiesPerforms all essential job functions of Grounds Generalist I position

About Us

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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. At Carle Health, we're committed to fostering a workplace where every team member feels valued, respected and empowered, where passion and purpose come together to positively impact the lives of our patients and our communities. Find it all at Carle Health.

Our nearly 17,000 team members and providers work together to support patient care across central and southeastern Illinois. We’ve grown to include eight, award-winning hospitals and a multispecialty provider group with more than 1,500 doctors and advanced practice providers. We’re developing the next generation of providers and healthcare professionals through Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Methodist College. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [e-mail].

Compensation and Benefits

The compensation range for this position is $17.91per hour - $29.01per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.