Groundskeeper, Part-Time

Parkland College

4d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is an on-campus, part-time, up-to 19-hour appointment based in Champaign, Illinois. The Part-time Groundskeeper is responsible for helping maintain the external Parkland College property/grounds, including but not limited to landscaping, parking areas, signs, sidewalks and sports fields. The Part-time Groundskeeper is a 19-hour part-time position, on a schedule established by the Manager of Buildings and Grounds. A flexible or altered work schedule may be needed to meet project deadlines. The Part-time Groundskeeper must be able to work independently and accurately prioritize tasks.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Prospective new hires will successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting. The background check review includes, but is not limited to, exclusionary offenses per the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
• Frequent operation of lawn equipment, tools and machinery.
• Requires unassisted lifting of 50 pounds.
• Functional ability in the use of grounds equipment and knowledge of general lawn care planning and maintenance.
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the lawns by mowing, watering, performing weed control and planting flowers and seed.
• Remove litter and collecting refuse for disposal.
• Plant, prune and maintain trees and shrubs.
• Remove snow and ice from driving and pedestrian areas.
• Replace/post outdoor signs.
• Report observed problems to appropriate departments for treatment/repair.
• Other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED