Groundskeeper, Part-Time

Experience Champaign Urbana; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading company in Champaign, Illinois is seeking a part-time Groundskeeper to maintain the external property, including landscaping and sports fields. This role requires independent work and task prioritization while adhering to a flexible schedule. Applicants must submit an online application, cover letter, and resume.

Qualifications

• Frequent operation of lawn equipment, tools and machinery.
• Requires unassisted lifting of 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns by mowing, watering, and planting.
• Remove litter and collect refuse for disposal.
• Report observed problems to appropriate departments.

Skills

Lawn Care

Maintenance

Equipment Operation

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn Equipment

Job description

Groundskeeper, Part-Time

Hourly Rate: $15.75

This position is an on-campus, part-time, up-to 19-hour appointment based in Champaign, Illinois.

Regular and temporary position available.

Applications accepted through 7 PM on 6/4/2025

The Part-time Groundskeeper is responsible for helping maintain the external Parkland College property/grounds, including but not limited to landscaping, parking areas, signs, sidewalks and sports fields. The Part-time Groundskeeper is a 19-hour part-time position, on a schedule established by the Manager of Buildings and Grounds. A flexible or altered work schedule may be needed to meet project deadlines. The Part-time Groundskeeper must be able to work independently and accurately prioritize tasks.

Applicants must submit:

• An online employment application
  
• Cover letter
  
• Resume or CV
  

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain the lawns by mowing, watering, performing weed
• control and planting flowers and seed.
  
• Remove litter and collecting refuse for disposal.
  
• Plant, prune and maintain trees and shrubs.
  
• Remove snow and ice from driving and pedestrian areas.
  
• Replace/post outdoor signs.
  
• Report observed problems to appropriate departments for treatment/repair.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
  
• Frequent operation of lawn equipment, tools and machinery.
• Requires unassisted lifting of 50 pounds.
  
• Functional ability in the use of grounds equipment and knowledge of general lawn care planning and maintenance.
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.

Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources.
For further information on the application process, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-351-2220.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.

Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing [e-mail].

Equal Opportunity Employer