Lead Groundskeeper (FT), CF3N30312FOM

College of DuPage

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions. College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities. The Lead Groundskeeper performs work of moderate difficulty in all aspects of landscape maintenance including repair, demolition, construction, installation, and care of plants, trees, hardscapes, turf and related equipment. This role also assists with organizing, assigning, inspecting work of grounds staff and provides in-field direction on projects and tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience or a combination of equivalent education and related experience, in professional turf maintenance or landscaping, landscape maintenance and professional snow removal operations.
Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in required duties.
Illinois Pesticide Applicator's license with Turf and Right of Way endorsement required within 6 months of hire.
Valid Illinois Driver's License.

Nice To Haves

Four years of experience in professional turf maintenance, or landscaping.
Two winter seasons in professional snow removal.
Experienced in grounds equipment repair.
Illinois Pesticide Applicators License with Turf or Right of Way endorsement.

Responsibilities

Oversees the in-field day-to-day tasks delegated or assigned by the department supervisor or manager.
Provides detailed reports to supervisor as needed.
Assists with researching products, providing price estimates, and obtaining supplies.
Participates in tree, plant, and turf maintenance, installation and care.
Installs and maintains all types of pavers and hardscapes.
Uses landscaping industry standard equipment and tools to perform assign duties.
Mixes and applies chemical herbicides and pesticides.
Participates in snow removal operations.
Performs maintenance and repairs on college owned equipment and tools.
Coordinates daily work with end users, subcontractors, and other facilities staff.
Occasionally performs minor cement or asphalt patching on sidewalks and parking lots.
Erects regulatory and information signing.
Occasionally supports the work of the building maintenance staff.
Assists in irrigation system programming, maintenance and repair.
Assists in Athletic field maintenance and field preparation for games.
Occasionally maintains mowing and equipment maintenance records.
Occasionally assists the Irrigation Tech with irrigation system programming, maintenance and repairs.
Daily outdoor trash pickup and removal.
Daily creation and completion of work orders.
Required to report to work during emergency conditions and may be assigned to report to college personnel at a different time and location and to perform different duties as necessary.
Annually responsible for 4 documented hours of continuous learning through seminars, classroom training or conferences.
Performs work safely in accordance with facilities department safety procedures, protocols and the College of DuPage safety program.
Completes college required training sessions.
Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work condition or practice to supervisor.
Other related duties as assigned.