Lead Groundskeeper CFNFOM

Lead Groundskeeper (FT), CF3 N30312

FOM

The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273‑acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.

College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce.

• Perform moderate‑difficulty landscape maintenance tasks including repair, demolition, construction, installation, and care of plants, trees, hardscapes, turf, and related equipment.
• Assist in organizing, assigning, inspecting work of grounds staff and provide in‑field direction on projects and tasks.
• Oversee in‑field day‑to‑day tasks delegated or assigned by the department supervisor or manager.
• Provide detailed reports to the supervisor as needed.
• Assist with researching products, providing price estimates, and obtaining supplies.
• Participate in tree, plant, and turf maintenance, installation and care.
• Install and maintain all types of pavers and hardscapes.
• Use landscaping industry standard equipment and tools to perform assigned duties.
• Mix and apply chemical herbicides and pesticides.
• Participate in snow removal operations.
• Perform maintenance and repairs on college‑owned equipment and tools.
• Coordinate daily work with end users, subcontractors, and other facilities staff.
• Occasionally perform minor cement or asphalt patching on sidewalks and parking lots.
• Erect regulatory and information signage.
• Occasionally support the work of the building maintenance staff.
• Assist in irrigation system programming, maintenance and repair.
• Assist in athletic field maintenance and field preparation for games.
• Occasionally maintain mowing and equipment maintenance records.
• Occasionally assist the Irrigation Technician with irrigation system programming, maintenance and repairs.
• Conduct daily outdoor trash pickup and removal.
• Create and complete work orders daily.
• Report to work during emergency conditions and may be assigned to report to college personnel at a different time and location and perform different duties as necessary.
• Annually responsible for 4 documented hours of continuous learning through seminars, classroom training, or conferences.
• Perform work safely in accordance with facilities department safety procedures, protocols, and the College of DuPage safety program.
• Complete college‑required training sessions.
• Operate equipment safely and report any unsafe work condition or practice to supervisor.
• Other related duties as assigned.

• Education: High school diploma or GED required.
• Experience: Two years of experience or a combination of equivalent education and related experience, in professional turf maintenance or landscaping, landscape maintenance and professional snow removal operations required.
• Proficiency: Must be able to demonstrate proficiency in required duties.
• Licences: Illinois Pesticide Applicator's license with Turf and Right of Way endorsement required within 6 months of hire.
• Valid Illinois Driver's License required.
• Preferred:
  Four years of professional turf maintenance or landscaping experience.
• Preferred:
  Two winter seasons in professional snow removal.
• Preferred:
  Experienced in grounds equipment repair.
• Preferred:
  Illinois Pesticide Applicator's License with Turf or Right of Way endorsement.
• COD Training: Bloodborne Pathogens, Hazardous Communications, Forklift / Scissor / Aerial Lift, Electrical Safety.

• Knowledge of grounds equipment including mowers, trimmers, and all types of vehicles, and the upkeep and repair of all equipment and tools.
• Required to participate in snow operations.
• Must be able to lift 50+ pounds, bend, reach, and work on hands and knees as necessary.
• Uniform appearance must be clean and in good wear.
• Must wear solid‑soled shoes.
• Usually good conditions, but could be exposed to harsh weather and long hours in emergency situations.
• Position requires extensive walking and ability to climb stairs.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Higher Education

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce.