Groundskeeper, Part-Time

Davita Inc.; Champaign (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A prominent company in Champaign, Illinois, seeks a Part-time Groundskeeper for up to 19 hours a week to maintain the external property of Parkland College. The role involves diverse tasks such as mowing lawns, planting flowers, and cleaning grounds. Ideal candidates must be capable of operating equipment and working independently. Join a dedicated team ensuring the campus remains pristine and welcoming.

Qualifications

• Must be able to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
• Experience in grounds maintenance preferred.
• Functional ability with ground maintenance equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns by mowing and weed control.
• Remove litter and perform refuse disposal.
• Plant and maintain trees and shrubs.

Skills

Ability to operate lawn care equipment

Knowledge of lawn care and maintenance

Physical strength

Independent work capability

Education

High school diploma or GED equivalent

Tools

Lawn equipment

Job description

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 :

• 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.
  
• Report observed problems to appropriate departments for treatment/repair.
  
• Other duties as assigned.
• 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].