Grounds Gardener

Western Illinois University•Macomb, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Grounds Gardener About Western Illinois University: Recognized as a "Best Midwestern College" by the Princeton Review. Western Illinois University, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, serves nearly 6,300 students at its traditional, residential campus in Macomb, IL and its metropolitan, non-residential branch campus in Moline, IL.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience in the maintenance of gardens, lawns, shrubs, or trees
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without WIU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.

Nice To Haves

Pre-graduation applicants are welcome to apply. In order to be considered for employment, the degree must be conferred at the time of application, unless applicant is in the final semester of a degree program; if so, the degree must be conferred at the time of appointment.

Responsibilities

Perform work in planting and transplanting, fertilizing, spraying, watering of annual transplants
Perform maintenance of flowers, shrubs and ornamental plants across the campus
Assist with upkeep of campus greenhouse
Perform composting
Training student workers
Maintaining drivers license and spray license through the state
Assist with snow and trash removal
Assist the tree surgeons, as needed
Frequent bending, standing, kneeling and lifting up to 50 lbs
Work in all weather conditions