The Grounds Technician maintains the grounds and exterior infrastructure of the campus under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor. This is a hands-on, in-the-field position working with the grounds, mowing, and maintenance teams on a daily basis. The Grounds Technician assumes responsibility for maintaining the grounds of the campus at a superior level and with exceptional attention to detail and meeting the standards of performance quality which reflect a pristine campus.
This position works Monday through Friday, 7AM - 3:30PM.
Essential Functions:

The following list of duties is meant to be representative of the work performed in this position. The omission of a specific duty or responsibility will not preclude it from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical extension of position responsibilities.

• Coordinates the care of the campus grounds and landscapes with and at the direction of the Supervisor of Grounds
• Performs tasks common to the care of grounds and landscapes by seeding, watering, mulching, fertilizing, and applying chemicals to outside plantings, lawns and turf
• Performs regular and directed grounds and landscape maintenance by mowing lawns with riding or push mowers; trims and edges around trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, sidewalks, and buildings; weeds, thins and cleans flower beds and other grounds by hand or utilizing proper tools and equipment.
• Performs campus-wide general maintenance and repairs by installing, removing, repairing and maintaining landscape lighting, signs, cables, chains, barricades, gates, bicycle racks, feeders, posts, fences, and rock walls; and repairing streets, parking lots, athletic fields, tennis courts, track, and turf, as applicable
• Removes unsightly trash and debris from public areas by regularly inspecting grounds, drains, manhole covers, etc., for debris; raking, sweeping and bagging leaves, debris, dirt and trash from streets, sidewalks, and parking lots, and transporting the trash to designated central collection points on a daily basis
• Cleans and disinfects trash and cigarette receptacles on a regular basis, and removes, repairs, and installs trash and cigarette receptacles on campus property on an as-needed basis
• Assists with clearing snow and/or ice from walkways and parking lots using snow removal equipment, as well as ice-melt spreading equipment
• Prepares outdoor locations for use by visitors, vendors, and the public as needed by campus operations
• Ensures that grounds maintenance equipment and building maintenance equipment are clean and operational by performing routine and preventative maintenance
• As needed, performs minor maintenance work using hand and power tools (e.g., minor carpentry, plumbing, and/or electrical repairs)

Qualifications:

• High school graduate or equivalent, required
• Certification in spray applications and pesticides, or ability to pursue such certification
• Demonstrable work history reflecting reliability and dependability
• Possession of a current drivers license and evidence of insurability, required
• Must possess sufficient strength and stamina to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 75 lbs.
• Knowledge of safety principles and safe-operating procedures
• Ability to work from stepladders with or without accommodations
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and perform duties with minimal supervision
• Ability to stoop, bend, stand, walk, reach, kneel, climb, or balance frequently and for extended periods of time while performing job duties
• Intercultural competency: ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds
• Demonstrated experience and understanding of customer service

Additional Job Details:
Job Title: Grounds Technician
Department: Facilities Management
Reports to: Grounds Supervisor
Status: Full Time, Hourly
Class: Non-Exempt
Date Last Revised: March 2021
About Illinois College:
Illinois College is a residential, private liberal arts college located in the heart of Illinois, 70 miles northeast of Saint Louis, Missouri, and 30 miles west of Springfield, the capital of Illinois. True to its founding vision in 1829, Illinois College is a community committed to the highest standards of scholarship and integrity in the liberal arts. The College develops in its students qualities of mind and character needed for fulfilling lives of leadership and service, fostering academic excellence rooted in opportunities for experiential learning while preparing students for lifelong success.