Grounds Generalist 2

About the role

The Grounds Generalist II assists and provides support in the operations of the Carle Facilities Services group relative to facilities maintenance. Such activities include, but are not limited to, maintenance of landscape, irrigation install, repair and setup, chemical and fertilization applications, snow removal, mechanical maintenance of equipment, pruning and all grounds related functions.

Qualifications

Certifications: Licensed Commercial Not-For-Hire Applicator within 1 year - Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDA); Driver's License - Illinois Secretary of State.

Education: Experience In Lieu of Education; Associate's Degree: Landscape Horticulture; Associate's Degree: General Studies.

Work Experience: 2 years of experience in lieu of degree.

Responsibilities

• Assists with all aspects of landscape maintenance and construction.
• Assists with appropriate preventative/corrective action of turf and plant diseases, fungus, weed control and other naturally destructive organisms by use of special equipment and chemicals.
• Maintains turf and landscaped areas.
• Operates commercial / industrial grade equipment for landscaping, maintenance of grounds, parking decks and snow removal.
• Operates, maintains and repairs to irrigation systems.
• Applies appropriate amounts of water to turf and landscape areas.
• Trouble shoots Electronic valves, low voltage and panels.
• Replace, test and fix rotatory heads and control modules.
• Performs preventative maintenance / repair of equipment such as; minor engine and electric system repairs, set up and calibration.
• Pruning of deciduous, evergreen and woody plant materials with proper timing, skill and technique.
• Assists with monitoring of Carle rental properties
• Performs all essential job functions of Grounds Generalist I position

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $17.91 per hour - $29.01 per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model.

Benefits

Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.