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Groundskeeper (Full-time)

Employer
Moraine Valley Community College
Location
ALL SITES
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job Title:

Groundskeeper (Full-time)

Department:

Campus Operations

Work Location:

ALL SITES

Duties:

Under the general supervision, the Groundskeeper is responsible for the maintenance of the college grounds including lawns, shrubbery, trees, care of new and existing flower beds; snow removal; use of machinery and equipment; and assisting with athletic field maintenance as well as preparation of college events on college grounds as related. The Groundskeeper is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.

Education/Experience:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required.
  • Minimum 1 year experience in grounds/nursery including lawn maintenance or related experience required. Please include details in your resume and application.

Qualifications:

Must possess a valid driver’s license and be able to qualify as insurable by college liability insurance carrier. Current spray license as required by state/federal law or appropriate training to receive license preferred. Ability to perform the duties of this job: the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Position Status:

Full Time

Hours:

General Hours
Monday – Friday 6:45 am to 3:30 pm
(Plus on call as needed for this on-campus role)

Salary/Wage:

$18.97-$19.00/hour

Hourly/Salary:

Hourly

Benefits:

Benefit-Eligible Support Staff Position

Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for benefit eligible employees and eligible dependents, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include:

  • Health, Dental, Vision
  • Life insurance; Optional life
  • Disability insurance
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • MVCC Tuition waiver
  • SURS Retirement plan
  • Vacation Days
  • Holidays
  • Sick Leave
  • Personal days
  • Bereavement days
  • Tax-sheltered annuity plans
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Review of Applications Begins:

01/17/2025

Position Type:

Support/Hourly Staff

Posting Number:

SS00540P

Open Date:

12/27/2024

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please apply online through jobs.morainevalley.edu with required resume and cover letter. For assistance, please contact HR at hr@morainevalley.edu or at 708-974-5704 during normal business hours.

Organization

Moraine Valley Community College is dedicated to ensuring our students gain the knowledge and skills needed to meet the demands of a changing world. With nearly 150 programs, expert faculty, state-of-the-art learning facilities, and a vibrant campus culture, you’ll see why we are among the nation’s premier two-year institutions of higher learning.

The Moraine Valley Community College District 524 covers 139 square miles in the southwest suburbs of Chicago. The district has population of about 400,000 people and includes 26 communities.

Recognizing employees are among our most valuable resources, Moraine Valley strives to attract, hire and retain diverse and highly qualified personnel. 

Our Human Resources Department is committed to providing professional, prompt and fair services to current and prospective employees. We are excited at the prospect of new personnel sharing their knowledge and expertise within our community and we encourage all to apply for open positions for which they are qualified. The college prides itself on providing an atmosphere that fosters professional and personal growth—one of the many reasons we are recognized as an Avatar HR Solutions Best in Class Employer.

Company info
Website
Telephone
7089744300
Location
9000 W. College Parkway
Palos Hills
IL
60462
US

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