Grounds Worker

Join to apply for the Grounds Worker role at Western Illinois University
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Base pay range: $21.22/hr - $21.22/hr
Hourly Wage: $21.22

• Under direct supervision from a designated supervisor, perform grounds maintenance or construction such as planting, transplanting, fertilizing, spraying, watering, pruning, mowing lawns and turfs, and otherwise tending to lawns, turfs, trees, flowers, bushes, ornamental plants, and snow removal.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Any one or combination totaling six (6) months from the categories below.
• 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.
• Work experience in grounds maintenance, landscape maintenance, nursery, agriculture work, grounds construction, and/or tending to lawns, turfs, trees, flowers, bushes, ornamental plants, and other grounds‑related work.
• Valid/current driver's license as required by the State of Illinois for the type of motor vehicle(s) to be operated by the incumbent.
• For a degree to be considered, it must be conferred from a regionally accredited degree‑granting institution of higher education (or equivalent from an international accrediting body) and conferred at the time of application.

Western Illinois University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) and include:
Health Insurance plans (HMO’s, OAP’s, QCHP, and CDHP);
Dental Insurance;
Vision Plan;
Life Insurance;
Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D);
Supplemental Long‑Term Disability (LTD);
Flex Spending Accounts (HAS, MCAP, and DCAP); 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans; and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans. Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). Other benefits available to eligible employees include paid time‑off, Employee Assistance Program, Tuition Waiver programs, and discounts to the local YMCA. For questions on benefits, or eligibility, contact our benefits team at HR-Benefits or by calling 309‑298‑1971.

Work Location:

Macomb Campus
Appointment:
As soon as possible
Seniority Level: Entry level

Employment Type:

Full‑time
Job Function:
Other / Construction

Complete an Employment Application online by clicking APPLY NOW or by navigating to the WIU Employment page. Upload and submit supplemental application materials, including copies of official academic transcript(s) and a current resume, within the applicant portal.

Note:

Individual documents must be under 2 MB in size. Western Illinois University endeavors to provide a safe environment for its employees and students and requires candidates to submit to a background investigation upon offer of employment. Employment is contingent upon compliance with University policies and procedures relating to the receipt and evaluation of information contained in the background investigation.

Western Illinois University is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of people, including, but not limited to, minorities, veterans, women, and individuals with disabilities. WIU has a non‑discrimination policy that includes discrimination based on an individual's membership in the following classes: sex, race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, marital status, national origin, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and any other classes protected by state or federal law.

For assistance with the online application system contact the Office of Human Resources at (309) 298‑1971 or via email at hr-testing.