Groundsperson

College of Lake County

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundsperson maintains the exterior of the campus, maintains and repairs college vehicles, and maintains and repairs grounds and fleet equipment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• A valid “B” CDL (Commercial Driver’s License) with air brake endorsement is required, or must have the ability to obtain one within 12 months. Must have a clean driving record.
• Possess a State of Illinois pesticide license or have the ability to obtain one within 12 months.
• Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 70 lbs. on a frequent basis, and over 70 lbs. on an occasional basis, with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Ability to continuously walk or stand, and frequently bend, squat, climb, kneel, and twist; occasional sitting required.
• Ability to work on lifts or ladders.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals related to facilities and installed equipment.
• Effective communication skills.
• Practical and demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously and effectively handle competing priorities.
• Ability to fully support the mission and values of the College.
• Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and ability to work with individuals from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds, including those with disabilities.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and other contacts during the course of work.

Nice To Haves

• Grounds care and maintenance
• Snow removal, including experience with medium and large equipment
• Mechanical repair experience
• Bilingual in Spanish and English

Responsibilities

• Maintain the exterior of the College, including lawn mowing, cultivating flowers and trees, seeding, and spraying.
• Repair and maintain College vehicles.
• Repair and maintain equipment such as lawnmowers, tractors, sprayers, etc.
• Perform all snow removal on campus parking lots, roads, and sidewalks.
• Prepare the athletic fields, including spraying, fertilizing, and striping.
• Build equipment as needed such as picnic benches, barricades, etc.
• Repair roadways as necessary.
• Assist with the maintenance of the prairie area as needed.
• Transport heavy equipment for other departments as needed.
• Demonstrate solid commitment to the Q-DIALS Program and participate in CLC goals and initiatives.
• Demonstrate Service Excellence communication methods to ensure student success and build the College’s reputation.
• Follow all institutional and regulatory policies, procedures, and standards. Utilize self-appraisal to measure progress on performance goals.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans
• Tuition support for employees and qualified family members
• Three retirement plans
• Disability, group and supplemental life insurance
• Health and dependent care flexible spending account plans
• A compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays!)
• Generous vacation, sick and personal time off
• 14 paid holidays each year

What This Job Offers

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