Groundskeeper (FT), CF3N30962FOM

College of DuPage; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; USD 2,617,000 - 3,168,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Tuition discounts

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Retirement benefits

Job summary

College of DuPage is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Worker to perform routine landscape duties, install and maintain pavers, and operate a range of grounds equipment on a year‑round schedule. The role includes mowing, fertilizing, applying herbicides, and assisting in irrigation and athletic field prep.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or GED, six months in turf or landscaping, valid Illinois Driver’s License, and an Illinois Pesticide Operators license within 6 months of hire.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED.
• Six months experience in turf maintenance, landscaping, or snow removal.
• Illinois Pesticide Operators license required within 6 months of hire.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License required.
• Experience in grounds equipment repair preferred.
• COD Training: Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazardous Communications, Forklift/Scissor/Aerial Lift, Electrical Safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine landscape maintenance: repair, demolition, construction, installation, and care of plants, trees, hardscapes, turf and related equipment.
• Maintain trees, plants, and turf; install and maintain pavers and hardscapes.
• Use landscaping equipment to perform duties and maintain turf.
• Mow, trim, weed, and repair turf; apply herbicides and pesticides.
• Coordinate daily work with end users, subcontractors, and facilities staff.
• Assist irrigation in programming, maintenance, and repair.
• Assist in athletic field maintenance and field prep for games.
• Reliable to report to work during emergency conditions.

Skills

Physical stamina

Lift 50+ pounds

Education

High school diploma or GED

Illinois Driver’s License

Illinois Pesticide Operators license

Tools

Grounds equipment repair

Job description

The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273‑acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions. College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Under immediate supervision, performs work of routine difficulty in all aspects of landscape maintenance including repair, demolition, construction, installation, and care of plants, trees, hardscapes, turf and related equipment.
• Participates in tree, plant, and turf maintenance, installation and care.
• Installs and maintains all types of pavers and hardscapes.
• Uses landscaping industry standard equipment and tools to perform assigned duties.
• Mows, trims, weeds and repairs turf grass.
• Mixes and applies chemical herbicides and pesticides.
• Participates in snow removal operations.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on college owned equipment and tools.
• Coordinates daily work with end users, subcontractors, and other facilities staff.
• Occasionally performs minor cement or asphalt patching on sidewalk and parking lots.
• Erects regulatory and information signing.
• Occasionally supports the work of building maintenance.
• Occasionally maintains mowing and equipment maintenance records.
• Assists in the irrigation system programming, maintenance and repair.
• Assists in Athletic field Maintenance and field preparation for games.
• Daily outdoor trash pickup and removal.
• Daily creation and completion of work orders.
• Occasionally supervises temporary worker and/or student workers.
• Required to report to work during emergency conditions and may be assigned to report to college personnel at a different time and location and to perform different duties as necessary.
• Annually responsible for 4 documented hours of continuous learning through seminars, classroom training or conferences.
• Performs work safely in accordance with facilities department safety procedures, protocols and the College of DuPage safety program.
• Completes college required training sessions.
• Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work condition or practice to supervisor.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Six months experience in turf maintenance, landscaping, or snow removal required.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in required duties.
• Illinois Pesticide Operators license required within 6 months of hire.
• Valid Illinois Driver’s License required.
• Experience in grounds equipment repair preferred.
• Illinois Pesticide Operators license preferred.
• COD Training: Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazardous Communications, Forklift /Scissor /Aerial Lift, Electrical Safety.

Working Conditions

• Knowledge of grounds equipment including mowers, trimmers, and all types of vehicles, and the upkeep and repair of all equipment and tools.
• Required to participate in winter snow activities.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds.
• Must be able to bend, reach, and work on hands and knees if necessary.
• Uniform appearance must be clean and in good wear.
• Must wear solid soled shoes.
• Usually good conditions, but could be exposed to harsh weather and long hours in emergency situations.
• Position requires extensive walking and the ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Required uniforms supplied by the College of DuPage.
• Must pass physical exam at College expense.
• This position requires a background check and drug screen.

Hiring Range: Starting pay beginning at $20.03/hourly, based on experience.

Year-round position; steady weekly schedule all year round, benefits and PTO available. Competitive starting pay is dependent on education and experience.

College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision effective the first day of employment, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment.