at University of Illinois at Chicago in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Grounds Gardener
Grounds Gardener
Hiring Department: Facilities Management
Location: Chicago, IL USA
Requisition ID: 1025667
Posting Close Date: 06/17/2024
Salary: $29.67
About the University of Illinois Chicago
UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description:
The University of Illinois Chicago is seeking to fill a Grounds Gardener position. Under general supervision, to assist in supervising Grounds Workers, Maintenance Laborers, Extra Help, and student employees; assist in caring and maintaining plant materials, walk drives, and parking lots at the University of Illinois at Chicago. Reports to the Foreman and Superintendent of Grounds, who in turn reports to the Associate Director, Facilities Management.
Duties & Responsibilities
Train employees in the proper care and maintenance of plants and grounds equipment.
Supervise and assist in the planting, transplanting, pruning, watering, trimming, and spraying of plant material in a professional manner.
Supervise and assist in the removal of paper and trash from the lawns, shrubs, hedges, building entrances, steps, porches, roofs, docks, walkways, and driveways.
Supervise and assist in the removal of snow and ice.
Supervise and assist in the maintenance of walks and drives, parking lot surfaces, by filling holes and cracks.
Perform office duties such as ordering material, writing reports, writing part of the daily work schedule.
Perform related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience in the maintenance of gardens, lawns, shrubs, or trees.
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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view... For full info follow application link.
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The University of Illinois Chicago is an affirmative action, equal opportunity
institution/employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran or disability status, height, weight, or marital status in employment or the provision of services.
