at Joliet Junior College in Romeoville, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Title:Groundskeeper
Job Description:POSITION TITLE: Groundskeeper
STATUS: Full-time
DEPARTMENT: Facility Services
DIVISION: Administrative Services
CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt
UNION: Facility Services
REPORTS TO: Superintendent for Facility Services/Roads and Grounds
PLACEMENT: Buildings and Grounds Level 3A/3B
MINIMUM PAY RATE: $28.06 per hour 3A; $40.92 per hour 3B
*Internal candidates (3B): Hourly rate is subject to the terms of the current union contract.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The student population at the college is diverse in ethnicity, gender, language, age and background. Joliet Junior College is an AA/EO employer and strongly encourages applications from candidates who would enhance the diversity of its staff.
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the general supervision of the Superintendent of Roads & Grounds, and the day-to-day direction of the Lead Groundskeeper, the full-time Groundskeeper is responsible for cleaning and maintaining campus grounds, equipment, buildings and all assigned areas in order to meet performance standards and provide safe, functional, and attractive grounds and facilities of the college.
Groundskeeper works with a team to water, mow, and maintain campus grounds as directed. Performs routine groundskeeper functions of the assigned common areas; reports needed repairs and/or maintenance to the appropriate party. Will also sweep parking lots and roadways, pick up trash, and may assist on other projects as directed. Work is primarily outdoors and will involve the use of power equipment such as lawnmowers, edger, string trimmer, and leaf blowers. Assures assigned work is completed in a professional efficient manner. Accountable for prompt, efficient customer service.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. General upkeep of the exterior campus facilities.
2. Snow removal from campus roads, parking lots and sidewalks.
3. Prepare for athletic and other special events on campus.
4. Safe operation of equipment including: commercial mowers, industrial tractors/loaders, trailers, 15-passanger van, sprayers, chain saws, 4x4 trucks, dump trucks, backhoe, string trimmers, irrigation equipment, utility vehicles and all related equipment.
5. Successfully maintain, repair, and operate the irrigation system and the controller.
6. Safe and accurate application of chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticide products as listed on the label.
7. Maintain all Grounds Division equipment, inventory equipment, tools, materials, and supplies.
8. Install and maintain campus landscapes.
9. Communicate all information necessary and report all damage of exterior campus facilities and equipment to the Superintendent of Roads & Grounds.
10. Receive training for grounds care.
11. This position will require 24-hour on-call status during snow removal season (approx. Mid-November to Mid-April).
12. Follow all applicable safety work rules and best practices, avoids unnecessary risks, and utilizes appropriate PPE.
13. Employee must perform all safety inspections and is responsible for ensuring our campus grounds, properties, vehicles, equipment, and other assets are in a safe and functional working condition and maintained at a presentable service level.
14. Employee must perform athletic field maintenance according to division specifications and tasks as assigned, including ballfield preps, end of the season renovations, painting field lines, and operating field maintenance equipment.
15. Employee must maintain trees according to industry standards and best management practices including; planting, tree removals, proper pruning, and plant health care management.
16. Employee must follow, understand, and adhere to all policies and procedures.
17. Full-time Groundskeepers are responsible... For full info follow application link.
ANTI-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT
Joliet Junior College is committed to maintaining an environment that is safe and free from discrimination, harassment, and misconduct on the basis of sex, which includes sexual orientation or gender-related identity. The College prohibits sexual harassment, sexual assault, sexual misconduct, stalking, and relationship/dating violence has put measures in place to ensure a safe and healthy educational and employment environment, and meet legal requirements in accordance with: Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex in the College's programs or activities; relevant sections of the Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act; Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex or sexual orientation, including gender-related identity; and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), which requires timely warning to the community of certain immediate threats.
