PT Horticulture Technician — Greenhouse & Arboretum

ICC Illinois Central College; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois Central College is hiring a part-time Technician - Horticulture at the East Peoria Campus. The role involves skilled and semi-skilled tasks to maintain plants, equipment, grounds, and facilities within the arboretum and greenhouses.

The position pays $21.98–$24.72 per hour and remains open until filled. The Essential Functions include supporting horticulture faculty, maintaining plantings, handling lab prep, and performing safety inspections on turf equipment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 1+ year landscaping maintenance experience (irrigation, pest management, pruning).
• 1+ year experience operating turf and landscape power tools (mowers, sprayers, tractors).
• Valid driver's license with clean driving record.
• Strong multitasking and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain plants, equipment, grounds and facilities for arboretum and greenhouses.
• Propagate plants and maintain existing plantings.
• Prepare materials and equipment for horticulture lab as directed by faculty.
• Coordinate maintenance projects with coordinator and full-time faculty.
• Inspect safety and perform routine maintenance on turf equipment and tools.
• Water plants in arboretum or greenhouse on weekends/holidays as needed.
• Assist faculty sponsor during Horticulture Club activities.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Skills

Multitasking

Interpersonal skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's Degree in horticulture

Tools

Lawn equipment maintenance

Power tools operation

Job description

Illinois Central College is hiring a part-time Technician - Horticulture at the East Peoria Campus. The role involves skilled and semi-skilled tasks to maintain plants, equipment, grounds, and facilities within the arboretum and greenhouses.

The position pays $21.98–$24.72 per hour and remains open until filled. The Essential Functions include supporting horticulture faculty, maintaining plantings, handling lab prep, and performing safety inspections on turf equipment.