Groundskeeper, Part-Time

About the role

The Part-time Groundskeeper is responsible for helping maintain the external Parkland College property/grounds, including but not limited to landscaping, parking areas, signs, sidewalks and sports fields.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the lawns by mowing, watering, performing weed control and planting flowers and seed.
• Remove litter and collecting refuse for disposal.
• Plant, prune and maintain trees and shrubs.
• Remove snow and ice from driving and pedestrian areas.
• Replace/post outdoor signs.
• Report observed problems to appropriate departments for treatment/repair.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Successful completion of a post‑offer, pre‑employment criminal background check with fingerprinting (review includes exclusionary offenses per the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act).
• Frequent operation of lawn equipment, tools and machinery.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds unassisted.
• Functional ability in the use of grounds equipment and knowledge of general lawn care planning and maintenance.
• Compliance with SURS return‑to‑work restrictions: must not be a SURS annuitant or be willing to suspend the SURS annuity upon employment (except those receiving annuity under the Self‑Managed Plan or lump sum payment).

Pay

Hourly Rate: $16.63

Schedule

On‑campus, part‑time position up to 19 hours per week; schedule established by the Manager of Buildings and Grounds, with flexibility to alter hours to meet project deadlines.