Groundskeeper/Maintenance Person, Full-time

Groundskeeper (Full-time)

Campus Operations

ALL SITES

Under the general supervision of the Grounds Supervisor, the Groundskeeper is responsible for the maintenance of the college grounds including lawns, shrubbery, trees, care of new and existing flower beds; snow removal; use of machinery and equipment; and assisting with athletic field maintenance as well as preparation of college events on college grounds. The Groundskeeper is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.
Maintenance of Lawns: Consists of cutting grass, use of weed eaters, planting and removal of trees or shrubbery, application of water soluble fertilizer and the scouting of diseases in flowers, trees and shrubs.
load and unload 50 lb. Operation of Equipment: Utilizes equipment and machinery such as sweepers, mowers, and forklifts.
Care of New and Existing Flower Beds: Water all plants, weed to maintain healthy beds for plants to grow and develop.
pick up litter, cut grass and clean area before and after each event.
Maintenance of Athletic Fields: Assist the Athletic Field Groundskeeper as needed.
High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
Minimum 1 (ONE) year experience in grounds/nursery including lawn maintenance or related experience required.
Please include details in your resume and application.
Current spray license as required by state/federal law or appropriate training to receive license preferred.
Full Time

Monday - Friday
Hourly/Salary
Hourly

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for benefit eligible employees and eligible dependents, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. Health, Dental, Vision
Life insurance; Disability insurance
Tuition reimbursement
SURS Retirement plan
Holidays
Personal days
Tax-sheltered annuity plans
Review of Applications Begins
Support/Hourly Staff
Please apply online through jobs.edu with required resume and cover letter and complete application.