Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper
Full-time Staff
Sugar Grove Campus

Hybrid Option: No 

Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career can flourish. We are committed to being an exceptional employer, offering a comprehensive benefits package with generous time off, low-cost medical, dental, and vision plans, and a secure pension plan through SURS. You'll also enjoy 14 paid holidays, including winter and Thanksgiving breaks. Be part of a transformative institution, dedicated to making a positive impact in our community and the lives of our students. Your future starts here - join us today!

Waubonsee Community College is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college's culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.

The Groundskeeper's basic function is to enhance and maintain plant life and the overall grounds of all Waubonsee Community College campuses.  This position reports directly to the Grounds Supervisor and the Director of Buildings, Grounds and Events.

Maintains appearance of existing grounds and develops plans for additional landscape or natural areas in order to enhance the visual appearance of the college campuses.

Responsibilities
Maintains appearance of existing grounds and develops plans for additional landscape or natural areas in order to enhance the visual appearance of the college campuses.

Will maintain care of all plant life on campus, in order to maintain overall appearance and health of all Waubonsee Community College campuses' plant life.

Works as a participant in the snow removal plan. Coordinate with the Grounds Supervisor and perform specialized treatments and applications on all outdoor surfaces.

Coordinate, design and supervise the care of decorative plantings and landscape beds.

Diagnose problems with landscape areas, grounds equipment and recommend corrective measures.

Assist with the coordination of contractors on grounds projects.

Operate large power mowers, edgers, hand tools, and college vehicles associated with grounds maintenance and improvements.

Perform maintenance and repair on all Buildings and Grounds equipment.

Assist with special events for set ups and removal of exterior signage, cones and crowd control.

Assist with controlled burns.