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Extra Help Grounds Maintenance

Employer
Governors State University
Location
University Park, IL

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Position TypeClassification TitleExtra Help Grounds MaintenancePosition's Functional TitleExtra Help Grounds MaintenancePosition Start DatePosition End Date (if temporary)Position Summary

This is a temporary assignment which will end at the discretion of the supervisor or when funding and /or hours are exhausted. Most employees will perform a variety of manual labor duties including but not limited to the following: garbage pickup, push mowing, string trimming, weed pulling, pruning and clearing shrubs, shoveling mulch, spade edging, washing equipment, sweeping debris, cold patching roads, etc. Employees with technical expertise will be given the opportunity for applicable work experience situations such as landscape design, native plant identification, tree inventories, and other projects related to their field of study.

Minimum Qualifications

Must be an Illinois resident, a college student 18 years of age or older and have a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

Current student in a work related field of study such as horticulture, landscape design/landscape architecture, plant biology, environmental science, etc.

Posting Date06/11/2019Closing DateOpen Until FilledYesPosting NumberCS0326PType of SearchExternalQuicklink for Postinghttp://employment.govst.edu/postings/4438Employee IDDepartmentSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  1. * Are you a resident of the State of Illinois?
    • Yes
    • No
  2. * Do you have a valid State of Illinois Driver’s License?
    • Yes
    • No
  3. * Are you 18 years of age or older?
    • Yes
    • No
Required DocumentsRequired Documents
    Optional Documents
    1. Resume
    2. Cover Letter
    3. Transcripts
    4. Letter of Recommendation
    5. Other
    6. Other2
    7. Other3

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    Working at Governors State University

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    GSU is an “island of excellence,” according to Dr. Martha J. Kanter, Under Secretary of the United States Department of Education. With bold, new initiatives, 23 bachelor’s, 27 master’s, and five doctoral degree programs, GSU excels at providing the quality education that is essential for success in today’s world.

    Success by Opportunity

    GSU’s exemplary efforts bring unequalled education opportunities to the region’s diverse population. The university is remarkably inclusive and serves students from a wide range of socio-economic and cultural backgrounds. The student body, like the faculty and staff, reflect a rich blend of ideas, perspectives, talents, and life experiences.

    Success by Innovation

    GSU, expanding on its commitment to excellence and reflecting the best research on student success, will become a full-service university with the admission of its inaugural freshman class in 2014. The groundbreaking Dual Degree Program encourages community college students to complete both an associate and bachelor’s degree at an affordable tuition rate and with comprehensive academic advising.

    Success by Commitment

    GSU is committed to serving as the region’s public square and making the community stronger through programs and partnerships in education, healthcare, government, and business. The Center for Performing Arts and Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park integrate arts and education. The university is also fully committed to sustainability through its alternative energy and conservation efforts.

    Success by Excellence

    GSU, the only public university in the Chicago Southland region, is a national model in providing education pathways that lead its graduates to lives rich in purpose, commitment, and contribution.

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