Groundsperson

2 months ago

Grayslake, Illinois, United States College of Lake County Full time


Groundsperson

Internal Position Title: Groundsperson

Posting Number: S02729

Department:: Grounds

Position Type: Staff

Job Family: Classified LCFT

Summary:

The Groundsperson maintains the exterior of the campus, maintains and repairs college vehicles, and maintains and repairs ground and fleet equipment.

Why choose the College of Lake County for your next opportunity? The College of Lake County (CLC) offers a competitive salary, excellent benefits that includes Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois health, Delta Dental and Superior Vision insurance plans, tuition support for employees and qualified family members, three retirement plans, disability, group and supplemental life insurance, health and dependent care flexible spending account plans, a compressed work week in the summer (Closed Fridays), generous vacation, sick and personal time off and 14 paid holidays each year. Some benefits will not be available for part-time employees (ex: health insurance).

CLC is a comprehensive community college located in northeastern Illinois committed to being an innovative educational institution providing life-changing paths for our students by offering exceptional learning experiences. CLC achieved a milestone in 2023 with its designation as a Leader College. This national recognition awarded by the Achieving the Dream Network is the result of improved student outcomes through the CLC's relentless commitment to transformational change and the implementation of innovative practices within the student success model over the past few years.

CLC aspires to be a place where every student succeeds, every employee thrives, so that every business achieves and every community grows. Our mission is to be innovative and value-driven in supporting student success through developing and encouraging employees of all backgrounds on their journey toward achieving personal and professional growth.

Required Qualifications:

  1. High School Diploma or equivalent.
  2. A valid class "B" CDL drivers license with air brake endorsement is required or have the ability to obtain one within12 months. Must have a clean driving record.
  3. Possess a State of Illinois pesticide license or have the ability to obtain one within 12 months.
  4. Ability to push, pull, lift, and carry up to 70 lbs. on a frequent basis, and over 70 lbs. on an occasional basis with or without reasonable accommodations. Continuously walking or standing, frequent bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, and twisting and occasionally sitting.
  5. Ability to work on lifts or ladders, with or without reasonable accommodations.
  6. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals pertaining to facilities and equipment installed and serviced.
  7. Effective communication skills.
  8. Practical and demonstrated problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
  9. Ability to effectively handle working on multiple projects simultaneously.
  10. Ability to fully support the mission and values of the College
  11. Proven ability to work effectively and constructively with persons of diverse cultures, language groups, and abilities; demonstrate sensitivity to and ability to work with the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, faculty, and staff, including those with disabilities; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Desired Qualifications:

Posting Date: 07/10/2024

Closing Date:

Expected Start Date:

Special Instructions Summary:

Pay Rate: $19.58/Hr

Full-Time/Part-Time: Full Time

Location Grayslake

Total Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 7:00am - 3:30pm

Software Testing Required:

Interview Process Requirements: None

EEO Statement:

The College of Lake County is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity. In that spirit, it seeks a broad spectrum of candidates including minorities, women and people with disabilities.

Summary of Essential Functions:

  1. Maintain the exterior of the College, including lawn mowing, cultivating flowers, and trees, seeding and spraying.
  2. Repair and maintain College vehicles.
  3. Repair and maintain equipment such as lawnmowers, tractors, sprayers, etc.
  4. Perform all snow removal on campus parking lots, roads, and sidewalks.
  5. Prepare the athletic fields, including spraying, fertilizing, and striping.
  6. Build equipment as needed such as picnic benches, barricades, etc.
  7. Repair roadways as necessary.
  8. Assist with the maintenance of the prairie area as needed.
  9. Transport heavy equipment for other departments as needed.
  10. Demonstrates solid commitment to our Q-DIALS Program and participates with CLC goals and initiatives. Demonstrates the Service Excellence communication method towards customers and ensuring student success is at the forefront of all we do, while building the Colleges reputation as a premier educational institution.
  11. Follow all institution and regulatory policies, procedures and standards. Utilize self-appraisal to determine progress in meeting performance management system objectives and career goals.
  12. Perform other related duties as assigned.
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