Lead Groundskeeper (2 FT), CF3N30312FOM

Adjunct Advocate Inc.; Glen Ellyn (IL); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Lead Groundskeeper to join their team. This role involves a variety of responsibilities including landscape maintenance, turf care, and snow removal operations. The successful candidate will oversee daily tasks, manage grounds staff, and ensure the upkeep of equipment. With a focus on safety and continuous learning, this position offers a collaborative environment where your contributions will enhance the community college's beautiful campus. If you have a passion for landscaping and a commitment to excellence, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a supportive setting.

Benefits

Paid Time Off

Tuition Discounts

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in professional turf maintenance or landscaping required.
• Illinois Pesticide Applicator's license required within 6 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape maintenance including repair, installation, and care of plants.
• Oversee day-to-day tasks and provide reports to supervisor as needed.

Skills

Turf Maintenance

Landscaping

Snow Removal

Equipment Repair

Chemical Application

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Vehicles

Job description

Lead Groundskeeper (2 FT), CF3N30312FOM
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.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in all aspects of landscape maintenance including repair, demolition, construction, installation, and care of plants, trees, hardscapes, turf and related equipment. Assists with organizing, assigning, inspecting work of grounds staff and provides in-field direction on projects and tasks.

• Oversees the in-field day-to-day tasks delegated or assigned by the department supervisor or manager.
• Provides detailed reports to supervisor as needed.
• Assists with researching products, providing price estimates, and obtaining supplies.
• 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.
• 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 sidewalks and parking lots.
• Erects regulatory and information signing.
• Occasionally supports the work of the building maintenance staff.
• Assists in irrigation system programming, maintenance and repair.
• Assists in Athletic field maintenance and field preparation for games.
• Occasionally maintains mowing and equipment maintenance records.
• Occasionally assists the Irrigation Tech with irrigation system programming, maintenance and repairs.
• Daily outdoor trash pickup and removal.
• Daily creation and completion of work orders.
• 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
  • Two years of experience or a combination of equivalent education and related experience, in professional turf maintenance or landscaping, landscape maintenance and professional snow removal operations required.
  • Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in required duties.
  • Illinois Pesticide Applicator's license with Turf and Right of Way endorsement required within 6 months of hire.
  • Valid Illinois Driver's License required.
  • Four years of experience in professional turf maintenance, or landscaping preferred.
  • Two winter seasons in professional snow removal preferred.
  • Experienced in grounds equipment repair preferred.
  • Illinois Pesticide Applicators License with Turf or Right of Way endorsement 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 snow operations.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds.
• Must be able to bend, reach, and work on hands and knees as 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.

Pay Grade:
Hiring Range: $20.45 - $24.03 based on experience
College of DuPage also offers a generous benefit package which includes year-round employment, 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.

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to diversity and creating an inclusive environment for all employees.