Grounds Maintenance Technician I or II

Town of Leland•Leland, IL

10d•Onsite

About The Position

This posting is for a July 6, 2026 start date. Performs basic or intermediate skilled work in ground maintenance at Town of Leland properties, parks, recreation areas, and Right of Ways. Hand tools, lawn mowers, and light to medium duty construction equipment are used in this position. This position is designated as a safety sensitive position and will be subject to random drug and alcohol screenings under the Town’s Drug-Free and Alcohol-Free Workplace Policy. This position is designated as essential during emergency or disaster situations. Work is performed under close or moderate supervision of the Grounds Maintenance Crew Chief or Supervisor.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED.
Minimal (less than one year) of experience.
Some knowledge of operation of mowers, tractors, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, chain saws, and various other handheld power equipment preferred.
Possession of Flagger Certification within 1 year of appointment.
Possession of FEMA Class 100 and 700 Certifications within 1 year of appointment.
Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the State of North Carolina.
Moderate (1-3 years) grounds maintenance experience.
Significant experience in the operation of all types of mowers, small tractors, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, chain saws, and various other handheld power equipment.
Possession of NC Pesticide Applicator Core and Ornamental Turfgrass Pesticide License issued by the State of North Carolina within 1 year of appointment.
Possession of Certified Pool Operator Certification, within one (1) year of appointment.

Nice To Haves

General knowledge of grounds, landscape, and related maintenance, and procedures.
Some knowledge of the safe use, operation, and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned.
Some knowledge of the use of common hand and specialized power tools.
Ability to understand and follow specific oral and written instructions.
Ability to perform manual labor for extended periods, often under unfavorable weather conditions.
Ability to read and write basic instructions and work orders.
Ability to perform work during emergency or disaster situations upon request and as assigned.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates and the public.
General knowledge and proficient in the safe use, operation, and preventive maintenance of the equipment to which assigned.
General knowledge of irrigation, systems, maintenance, and operation.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Ability to follow instructions in work orders and operational manuals of all types of power equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of tasks in grounds maintenance of parks, recreation, and other public areas, included but not limited to sowing, over seeding, sodding grassed areas, plants shrubs, trim, prune trees, and shrubs, mows grass in the parks, right of ways, and other Town properties.
Collects and disposes vegetative debris.
Operates all types of mowers, tractors, string trimmers, hedge trimmers, chain saws, and various other hand held power equipment.
Plants flowers, shrubs, and other vegetation as well as maintains planting beds and other natural areas.
Repairs or installs hardscapes such as rocks, brick, pavers and or concrete.
Edges sidewalks and curbs, weed eats, pulls weeds, trims trees and shrubs; uses blowers to clear paths and parking lots.
Removes trash and other waste from Town properties and right of ways.
Uses handheld equipment such as rakes, shovels, tamps, and axes.
Installs, inspects, and repairs irrigation systems to ensure proper operation.
Assists in setting up for events; repairs decks and playground equipment; performs related landscaping duties in the maintenance of parks.
Performs minor repair and preventative maintenance on vehicles and motorized equipment; performs oil changes, replaces filters and spark plugs, checks tire pressure and fluids.
Assists Facilities Maintenance and Streets staff as needed or requested.
Performs work during emergency or disaster situations upon request and as assigned by management.
Regularly demonstrates the Town’s core values of respect, engagement, supportive work environment, communication, and service excellence.
Plays a lead role performing work of the ground’s maintenance crews on minor projects with direction from the Grounds Maintenance Crew Chief or Grounds Supervisor.
Removes hazardous trees as deemed necessary.
Enforces proper safety protocols to ensure crew safety.
Other responsibilities as assigned.