Northeastern offers a rewarding working environment for our students and employees. Our faculty and staff are smart, dedicated people who work to create an excellent urban university experience for bright and motivated students.

Job Summary:

Job Description:

Responsibilities:

• Operate equipment used in the performance of assigned duties including four-wheel drive pick-up truck, large and small tractors (with attachments), and power tools including but not limited to lawnmowers, line trimmers, blowers, etc. Use hand and power tools in the performance of assigned duties or preventive maintenance of the equipment and equipment attachments used on the job.

• Clean streets, curbs, sidewalks, outside steps, ramps and entrances; sweep, collect and dispose of debris and refuse as necessary. Perform, as directed, repair and maintenance of streets, secondary roads, parking areas, sidewalks and other paved areas, including catch basins.

• Warm Weather: Perform, as directed, maintenance of trees, shrubs, ground covers, flowers, and vines; including planting, transplanting, seed collecting, cultivating, fertilizing, watering, and pruning. Maintenance of campus lawns, as directed; including sodding, seeding, and weed control.

• Cold Weather: Remove snow and ice from building entrances, steps, walks, roads, parking areas and other areas as directed.

• Move furniture, equipment, boxes, books, supplies, etc. as required. Perform semi-skilled and unskilled labor while assisting tradesmen in the performance of their duties, including the moving of construction materials as needed.

• Perform other related duties as assigned by Grounds supervisor.

Minimal Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent.

(This position requires a background check.)

Salary: $18.00

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, and vision benefits, generous time off plans, and participation in the State Universities Retirement System.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. (Hours may vary depending on departmental needs)

Northeastern Illinois University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and invites applications from Women, Minorities, Veterans and Persons with Disabilities, as well as other qualified individuals.Northeastern Illinois University's positions are contingent upon the University's receipt of its State of Illinois appropriation.