Job Description:

Southern Illinois University Edwardsville


Position Title: Grounds Worker - 2 Positions (CS24-265)

Category: Category: Grounds & Landscaping

Location: Edwardsville, IL

Salary: $24.00 Hourly

Opening Date: 11/13/2024

Division: Facilities Mgmt

Flsa: Non-Exempt

Job_Number: 00342

Department: Facilities Mgmt

Closing_Date: 12/3/2024 11:59 PM Central

Description:

Description

We are seeking Grounds Workers to oversee the upkeep and enhancement of outdoor spaces across our facilities. The successful candidate will be responsible for a wide range of tasks, from lawn care and landscaping to road maintenance and snow removal. This position requires strong leadership skills, a commitment to excellence, and a hands-on approach to grounds management.

Responsibilities and Duties:

1. Lawn Care and Landscaping:
   • Mow, trim, dethatch, fertilize, and aerate lawns and fields to ensure they are healthy and well-maintained.
   • Seed, sod, and mulch areas as needed to promote growth and enhance aesthetics.
   • Maintain athletic fields and artificial turf, including marking out boundaries and painting team logos.
   • Weed and mulch landscape beds to keep them tidy and free of debris.
2. Road and Parking Area Maintenance:
   • Remove concrete, asphalt, and debris while repairing and maintaining secondary roads and parking areas.
   • Clean streets, walks, drains, catch basins, and outdoor areas to prevent hazards and maintain cleanliness.
   • Use appropriate equipment and tools to remove snow and ice from roads, sidewalks, stairs, ramps, driveways, and parking lots.
3. Irrigation Systems and Tree Care:
   • Maintain irrigation systems to ensure proper watering of lawns, trees, and landscapes.
   • Assist in tree planting, trimming hedges, shrubs, and small trees, and remove dead or unwanted trees using power saws, hand saws, and chippers.
4. Supervision and Coordination:
   • Supervise temporary workers and student workers engaged in grounds maintenance tasks, ensuring they adhere to safety protocols and quality standards.
   • Coordinate with other departments and crafts as needed to support the organization's mission and goals.
5. Additional Duties:
   • Apply fertilizers, pesticides, and chemicals to stimulate growth and control weeds, disease, or insect infestation.
   • Assist with moves of furniture and equipment, cleaning docks, and power washing outdoor areas.
   • Use barricades and signs as necessary to ensure safety during assigned tasks.
   • Assist in the movement of freight and large new equipment, including using lifts and other specialized equipment.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

1. High school diploma or equivalent.
2. Any one or combination totaling six (6) months from the categories below:
   1. Coursework or vocational training in horticulture, landscaping, or a closely related field, as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
      • Fifteen (15) semester hours equals six (6) months
   2. Work experience in grounds maintenance, landscape maintenance, nursery, agriculture work, grounds construction, and/or tending to lawns, turfs, trees, flowers, bushes or other shrubberies, ornamental plants, and other grounds-related work.
3. Valid/current driver’s license as required by the State of Illinois for the type of motor vehicles(s) to be operated by the incumbent.

Preferred Qualifications and Training
Heavy equipment operator, Backhoe, Skid Steer, Excavator, Dump Truck, Excavation Box and Class A CDL ( to be obtained within first year of employment).

Supplemental Information

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Illinois Residency Requirement: Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, candidates must be a current Illinois resident.

Classification: State Universities Civil Service System Classification Number: 3266 – SUCSS Classification Title. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the State Universities Civil Service System website at: https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx.

Veterans: Veterans who qualify for preference must provide proof of eligibility within ten (10) working days of submitting an application. The required proof of eligibility includes, at a minimum, a copy of the veteran's DD214/DD215 form (Department of Defense), NGB22 form (National Guard), or Discharge Orders or DD256 Discharge Certificate (Reserves). For help in determining the appropriate proof of eligibility to submit, please refer to the Guide for Veteran Document Verification. (Download PDF reader)

Pre-Employment Screening: External candidates receiving a job offer must undergo pre-employment screening, including a criminal background check. For safety sensitive positions, a drug screen will also be required.

Work Authorization Information: This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship. International students at SIUE on F-1 or J-1 visas are not eligible for full-time or part-time civil service positions with permanent status. F-1 and J-1 visa holders must be enrolled full-time and can only apply for temporary part-time roles working 20 hours or less per week during spring and fall semesters, such as student worker positions, assistantships, and civil service extra help roles. SIUE is a state university, and it's important to highlight that benefits from state-sponsored plans may not be accessible to individuals on F1 or J1 visas.

Accommodation: If you are unable to utilize our online application system and need to request an accommodation, please reach out to us at 618-650-2190 or via email at: careerinfo@siue.edu

Statement of Diversity: SIUE is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an inclusive and diverse workforce. We firmly believe in providing equal access and opportunity to individuals across all job titles. We will not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, national origin, ethnicity, color, religion, disability, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation or veteran’s status.

SIUE cultivates an atmosphere of inclusivity, respect, and warmth that fosters learning and collaboration. Each member of our university community bears the responsibility of actively contributing to this enriching campus environment. We encourage individuals who are dedicated to upholding these values to apply.

To learn more about SIUE's Mission and statement on diversity, please visit:https://www.siue.edu/about/mission-goals-plans/index.shtml.

We value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information, please email careerinfo@siue.edu.

Agency: Southern Illinois University - Edwardsville

Address: 1040 Rendleman Hall Edwardsville, Illinois, 62026

Website: https://www.siue.edu/

Benefits:

SIUE offers an exceptional array of benefits to all full-time and part-time employees (50% or more receive benefits accrued at the percentage of appointment) including:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance;
• University tuition waivers (full-time receive 100% waiver of tuition)
• Life insurance;
• SURS retirement plan;
• Supplemental retirement savings plans;
• Paid vacation and sick leave accrual;
• Generous holiday schedule/paid holidays;
• WorkLife programs;
• Employee Assistance Program (mental health and wellness);
• Employee discounts (local and national retailers);
• Flexible Spending Account Program;

For more about our benefits and employee services, visit: https://www.siue.edu/human-resources/benefits

Questions: 01Are you legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship?

• Yes
• No

02Do you possess the necessary experience as stated in the Minimum Qualifications?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

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Salary: $24.00

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