Groundskeeper (Part-time / QC Campus)

Black Hawk College; Moline (IL); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Black Hawk College is seeking a part-time Groundskeeper for its Quad-Cities Campus. The role involves various maintenance tasks to ensure the safety and cleanliness of the campus grounds. Candidates should possess a high school diploma and the ability to work under varying weather conditions, making this an ideal opportunity for someone interested in landscaping.

Benefits

Tuition Waiver

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Qualifications

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis required.
• Previous experience in landscaping/groundskeeping preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform outdoor grounds maintenance including mowing and irrigation.
• Repair and maintain roadways, lots, and pathways.
• Operate power equipment and perform first level maintenance.

Skills

Ability to follow instructions

Effective communication

Ability to work in inclement weather

Education

High school diploma or recognized equivalent

Job description

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General Information & Responsibilities

The Groundskeeper provides maintenance services on campus roads and grounds including wooded areas at the Quad-Cities Campus and satellite sites.

Starting wage is $17.00/hour. Hours are Monday - Wednesday 6:30am-2pm & Thursday 6:30am-1pm (27 hours a week).

Description of Duties

Description Of Essential Duties

• Secures general instructions for work assignments from Lead Groundskeeper.
• Repairs and maintains all Quad Cities Campus and satellite site roadways, lots, and pathways.
• Performs all outdoor grounds maintenance, mowing, irrigation, and landscaping.
• Performs tree maintenance for maintaining a healthy and safe environment; includes trimming, pruning, removal, etc.
• Keeps entrances to College cleaned and picked up.
• Performs first level maintenance on all grounds equipment, vehicles, operation logs, and service records.
• Performs snow and ice removal and salt spreading using appropriate job related equipment in a safe manner, including during inclement weather.
• Installs and repairs sod and plants seeds.
• Operates power equipment, heavy equipment, and hand tools while observing College safety procedures.
• Maintains valid driver’s license and satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
• Responsible for following all federal, state, local, and departmental safety regulations.
• Attends required trainings as needed.
  
  

Description Of Other Duties

• Assists with coordinating and moving of College equipment; assembles equipment as needed.
• Assists with inventory and orders supplies for the department.
• Builds and constructs items as assigned.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
  
  

Overall Acountibilities

• Demonstrates BHC core values.
• Accuracy, efficiency, and timeliness of work.
• Dependability.
• Ability to work cooperatively with others.
• Ability to communicate in pleasant manner with others.
• Ability to work with little or no supervision.
  
  

Principal Working Relationships

• Works directly with the Lead Groundskeeper and the Facilities Superintendent.
• Works cooperatively with departmental personnel.
• Works cooperatively with Maintenance and Custodial departments.
• Works cooperatively with all others.
  
  

Education & Experience

(To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.)

• High school diploma or recognized equivalent required.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis required.
• Previous experience in landscaping/groundskeeping preferred.
• Knowledge, aptitude, and/or interest in groundskeeping preferred.
• Ability to follow instructions with minimum supervision required.
• Ability to read and understand operation manuals relating to equipment used.
• Ability to communicate effectively with others required.
• Ability to work under difficult conditions including inclement weather, and hazardous conditions.
• Valid driver license and satisfactory MVR required.
  
  

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principle functions of the described job; it is not an all-encompassing statement of all the work requirements that may be necessary to perform the job.

Supplemental Information

Black Hawk College does not sponsor employment visas.

Black Hawk College is an AA/EEO employer.

While you contribute your talent and enthusiasm to BHC, as an eligible employee you will have access to outstanding health benefits, ample time off, a pension plan, educational opportunities, and much more. In this section, you will find an overview of our comprehensive and generous benefit programs. Be sure to check out the Compensation section as well.

Core Benefits for Regular, Part-Time Staff Employees (Employed 20 or more hours per week)

Tuition Waiver

Employee Assistance Program

Flexible Spending Account / Dependent Care Account

Paid Holidays

Sick Leave

Retirement Pension Plans

State University Retirement System of Illinois (SURS): Employees working in a regular and continuous position or one in which services are expected to be rendered on a continuous basis for at least four months or one academic term, whichever is less, may be eligible to enroll in SURS. To learn more about SURS, visit www.SURS.org.

Optional 403b Tax-Deferred Investment Program: Employees may set up a 403b plan through Empower Retirement.

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Do you have a High school diploma or recognized equivalent?

• Yes
• No
  
  

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Do you have the ability to lift up to 75 pounds on a regular basis?

• Yes
• No
• Required Question

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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