Building and Grounds Supervisor jobs in Janesville, IL

Grounds Worker

Eastern Illinois University is seeking candidates for a full-time Civil Service position of Grounds Worker in the Department of Facilities Planning, and Management/Grounds. This position will perform tasks related to grounds maintenance and grounds construction. Duties for this position may include:

• Application and knowledge of pesticides, fungicides, herbicides and fertilizers.
• Aeration of athletic fields.
• Maintenance and maintaining sprinkler systems.
• Preparation of playing field surfaces.
• Preparation of intramural and sports related fields: softball, baseball, tennis, soccer and track & field.
• Maintaining a timeline for practices and game events
• Planting, fertilizing, mowing, watering, removing plant materials from grounds, and composting.
• Pick up litter and empty trash.
• Removal of ice and snow from streets, parking lots, sidewalks, steps, and ramps.
• Set up and take down for special events.
• Maintain tools and equipment.
• Assist Grounds Gardeners in planting flower beds.
• Assist in the installation of underground drainage, irrigation, and utility lines.

Requirements for this position are:

• Coursework or vocational training in horticulture, landscaping or a closely related field where twelve (15) semester hours = six (6) months.
• Work experience in grounds maintenance, landscape maintenance, agriculture work, grounds construction and/or tending to lawns, turfs, trees, flowers, bushes or other shrubbery, ornamental plants, and other grounds-related work.
• Work experience in one of the following: landscape, nursery, agriculture, or grounds related work.

The Civil Service Examination for this classification is a credentials assessment. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from qualified applicants.

Starting salary is $23.01. To apply, please submit a completed application, transcripts, and resume online

EIU offers an excellent benefits package, including competitive employee insurance premiums as well as flexible options for medical coverage. Vision insurance is included at no cost and dental insurance is available. Eligible employees participate in the State University Retirement System, which offers medical insurance upon retirement. Tuition waivers are offered for continued educational goals, and a generous paid time off package includes at least 12 paid holidays, earned vacation, and sick time. AA/EEOE