PT Technician - Horticulture

ILLINOIS CENTRAL COLLEGE; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois Central College in East Peoria is seeking a part-time PT Technician - Horticulture to maintain plants, arboretum, and greenhouses.

You will assist faculty, propagate plants, and handle turf equipment maintenance; weekend/holiday watering may be required. Eligibility includes high school diploma and 1+ year landscaping experience, with opportunities to work with horticulture faculty.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Care for plants in greenhouse and arboretum.
• Propagate and maintain plantings.
• Prepare materials and equipment for lab needs.
• Coordinate maintenance projects with faculty and coordinator.
• Perform safety inspections and routine turf equipment maintenance.
• Water plants during weekends/holidays as needed.
• Assist Horticulture Club activities.

Skills

Irrigation

Pest management

Pruning

Mower operation

Multi-tasking

Interpersonal skills

Prioritization

Communication

Education

Associate's degree in horticulture

IL Pesticide Applicators License

Tools

Lawn equipment maintenance

Tractor equipment operation

Job description

Position Title:PT Technician - HorticultureCampus:East Peoria CampusEmployment Type:Classified, StaffPart timeDepartment:Agricultural & Industrial TechStart Date:10/26/2026Job Description:SummaryPerform skilled and semi-skilled tasks to maintain plants, equipment, grounds and facilities associated with the arboretum and greenhouses.Compensation for the PT Technician - Horticulture is $21.98 - $24.72 an hour.This position will remain open till filled.Essential FunctionsThis list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Understand the diverse needs and proper care of the plants in the greenhouse and arboretum.Provide the plant care required to propagate new plants as well as maintain current plantings.Respond to the instruction needs of the horticulture faculty by acquiring and preparing materials or equipment to be used in lab.Work with coordinator and full-time faculty members to organize and coordinate maintenance projects.Provide safety inspections and routine maintenance on turf equipment such as maintain fuel and lubricant levels, sharpening blades, properly adjusting equipment, and replacing worn or damaged parts.Water plants in the arboretum or greenhouse on the weekend and/or holidays as needed.Assist faculty sponsor(s) during Horticulture Club activities as requested.Perform related duties as assigned.Minimum QualificationsThe requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.High school diploma or equivalent.One year or more of experience and knowledge with landscaping maintenance practices such as: irrigation, pest management, and pruning.One year or more of experience operating and providing maintenance to power tools used in turf and landscape industries such as: mowers, sprayers, and tractor equipment.Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.Strong multi-tasking and prioritization skills.Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.Preferred QualificationsAssociate's Degree in horticulture or related field.A current IL Pesticide Applicators License.One year of experience in the area of landscape or greenhouse management.EEOC StatementIllinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including:paid time off;11 paid holidays; 2 floating holidaysmedical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance;tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children;on-site childcare center;403(b) retirement plans; andState University Retirement System pension plan.To