Groundskeeper

Fermilab; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Retirement benefits

Onsite day care

Job summary

Fermilab in Batavia, IL is seeking a Groundskeeper to perform landscape maintenance, operate equipment including mowers and tractors, and support prairie restoration projects. The role requires physical stamina, a high school diploma, and a valid CDL (class A or B).

The company will pay for NWCG S130/S190 training and a pesticide operator license. Onsite work with a robust benefits package is provided, and the successful candidate will contribute to erosion control, storm drainage maintenance,

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• 1+ years of groundskeeping experience preferred.
• Must have CDL class A or B license.

Responsibilities

• Perform mowing, trimming, pruning, plant care, and fertilizing.
• Apply pesticides and manage erosion control materials.
• Support prairie/woodland restoration and invasive species control.

Skills

Lawn equipment operation

Pesticide application

NWCG S130/S190 training

Pesticide license

Heavy labor capability

Education

High School diploma

Tools

Hand-held power tools

Mowers

Tractors

Snowplows

Stump grinders

Job description

The expected hiring range for this position is:$23.39-$28.52.Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs.About the Role:Under direct supervision, you will perform landscape maintenance activities with basic knowledge in the operation of equipment such as handheld power tools, mowers, tractors, snowplows, and heavy equipment.What your day-to-day as a Groundskeeper at Fermilab will look like:Performing landscape maintenance activities including mowing, trimming, pruning, plant care, pesticide application, fertilizing, and snow removal.Completing routine landscaping repairs which may require hauling, spreading, and seeding of topsoil, and installation of erosion control materials.While under the general supervision of the Groundskeeper Crew Chief, you will execute tree removal with the use of chain saws, chippers, and stump grinders.Participation in prairie and woodland restoration activities including prescribed fire management, and the control of invasive plants using herbicides.Assisting in maintenance of the underground storm water drainage systems, including cleaning, repairing, and replacing culverts, catch basins, and drainage tiles.Performing heavy physical labor, including lifting up to 50 lbs.Performing other duties as assigned by supervisor.Abiding by and being responsible for performing all duties in accordance with all environmental, health and safety regulations and practices pertinent to this position.Skills and Attributes for Success:High School diploma and 1+ yrs. Experience.Must possess a valid Illinois Department of Transportation Commercial Driver’s License (class A or B).Applicable Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:Ability to operate equipment and job-related machinery.Basic knowledge of hand-held power tool operation and maintenance.Ability and willingness to obtain NWCG S130 & S190 basic wildfire training or equivalent (Fermi will pay for this)Ability and willingness to obtain a pesticide operator’s license (Fermi will pay for this)Work Arrangement:Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.Onsite: This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.Benefits/Perks:Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:Medical, Dental, Vision and Flexible Spending AccountsPaid time offLife insuranceShort and Long-term disability insuranceRetirement benefitsOnsite day careWhy Fermilab:Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.Pre-Employment Screening:Drug-Free Workplace & Pre-Employment ScreeningFermilab is dedicated to fostering a safe, productive and drug-free environment. An offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check and drug screening.HSPD-12In accordance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) new employees are required to obtain and maintain a HSPD-12 Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credential. To obtain this credential, new employees must successfully complete and pass a federal background check investigation. This investigation includes a declaration of illegal drug activities, including use, supply, possession, or manufacture. This includes marijuana and cannabis derivatives, which are still considered illegal under federal law, regardless of state laws. Failure to obtain or maintain such government access authorization could result in the withdrawal of a job offer or future termination of employment.Foreign Government Sponsored ActivitiesFermilab employees, and certain guest researchers and contractors, are subject to particular restrictions related to participation in Foreign Government Sponsored or Affiliated Activities, as defined and detailed in United States Department of Energy Order 486.1A. Such individuals will be asked to disclose any participation for review by Fermilab's Office of General Counsel.REAL-ID Requirement for access to Fermilab CampusFermilab requires all members of the public to produce a REAL-ID, or equivalent, to access the Fermilab Campus for interviews or career events. A list of acceptable forms of ID can be found here: https://get-connected.fnal.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/REALID-Documents.pdf. If a candidate is selected for an interview but does not possess any of the equivalent documents, we may schedule a virtual interview.Equal Opportunity StatementFermilab is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.