Lead Groundskeeper (FT), CF3N30312FOM

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, performs work of moderate difficulty in all aspects of landscape maintenance including repair, demolition, construction, installation, and care of plants, trees, hardscapes, turf and related equipment.
• Assists with organizing, assigning, inspecting work of grounds staff and provides in-field direction on projects and tasks.
• Oversees the in-field day-to-day tasks delegated or assigned by the department supervisor or manager.
• Provides detailed reports to supervisor as needed.
• Assists with researching products, providing price estimates, and obtaining supplies.
• Participates in tree, plant, and turf maintenance, installation and care.
• Installs and maintains all types of pavers and hardscapes.
• Uses landscaping industry standard equipment and tools to perform assigned duties.
• Mixes and applies chemical herbicides and pesticides.
• Participates in snow removal operations.
• Performs maintenance and repairs on college owned equipment and tools.
• Coordinates daily work with end users, subcontractors, and other facilities staff.
• Occasionally performs minor cement or asphalt patching on sidewalks and parking lots.
• Erects regulatory and information signing.
• Occasionally supports the work of the building maintenance staff.
• Assists in irrigation system programming, maintenance and repair.
• Assists in Athletic field maintenance and field preparation for games.
• Occasionally maintains mowing and equipment maintenance records.
• Occasionally assists the Irrigation Tech with irrigation system programming, maintenance and repairs.
• Daily outdoor trash pickup and removal.
• Daily creation and completion of work orders.
• Required to report to work during emergency conditions and may be assigned to report to college personnel at a different time and location and to perform different duties as necessary.
• Annually responsible for 4 documented hours of continuous learning through seminars, classroom training or conferences.
• Performs work safely in accordance with facilities department safety procedures, protocols and the College of DuPage safety program.
• Completes college required training sessions.
• Operates equipment safely and reports any unsafe work condition or practice to supervisor.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience or a combination of equivalent education and related experience, in professional turf maintenance or landscaping, landscape maintenance and professional snow removal operations required.
• Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in required duties.
• Illinois Pesticide Applicator's license with Turf and Right of Way endorsement required within 6 months of hire.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License required.
• Four years of experience in professional turf maintenance, or landscaping preferred.
• Two winter seasons in professional snow removal preferred.
• Experienced in grounds equipment repair preferred.
• Illinois Pesticide Applicators License with Turf or Right of Way endorsement preferred.

Working Conditions

• Knowledge of grounds equipment including: mowers, trimmers, and all types of vehicles, and the upkeep and repair of all equipment and tools.
• Required to participate in snow operations.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds.
• Must be able to bend, reach, and work on hands and knees as necessary.
• Uniform appearance must be clean and in good wear.
• Must wear solid soled shoes.
• Usually good conditions, but could be exposed to harsh weather and long hours in emergency situations.
• Position requires extensive walking and the ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Required uniforms supplied by the College of DuPage.
• Must pass physical exam at College expense.
• This position requires a background check and drug screen.

Pay

Hourly/Starting pay beginning at $21.06, based on experience and education.

Benefits

This is a year round groundskeeper position; steady weekly schedule with benefits and PTO available. College of DuPage offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for employees and dependents, medical, dental, vision effective the first day of employment, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment.