Seasonal On-Call Groundskeeper

The expected hiring range for this position is: $15.00-$25.00. Please note that the pay range information is a general guideline only. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such the scope and responsibilities of the position, qualifications of the selected candidate, business considerations, internal equity, and external market pay for comparable jobs. This position is not eligible for relocation assistance or sponsorship assistance.

Fermilab’s Infrastructure Services Division seeks Seasonal On-Call Groundskeeper to join the Grounds Maintenance Group in the Roads & Grounds Department. Under direct supervision, you will perform tasks to maintain Fermilab site roads, grounds, and related facilities.

• Performs landscape maintenance activities including trimming, pruning, and snow removal.
• Maintains and cleans the underground stormwater drainage systems.
• Perform heavy physical labor.
• May be required to work mandatory overtime.
• No guaranteed minimum hours.
• May be required to work any time between the hours of 4am and 10pm.

• Must be 18 years of age with a valid state‑issued driver’s license
• Must have the ability to lift 50 lbs.
• High School diploma or equivalent
• 2 or more years of groundskeeping experience

• Previous experience in landscape construction and maintenance, or heavy equipment operations and maintenance, is desirable.
• Previous experience in snow removal operations.
• Must be available to respond promptly to snow removal at all hours.
• Basic computer skills (MS Office).
• Ability to work independently and harmoniously in a group setting.
• Ability to abide by all environment, safety and health regulations.
• Willingness to respect, understand and value individual differences that embody laboratory principles of diversity and inclusion.

• Human Factors:
  Heavy Lifting, Repetitive Motion, Sitting, Standing, Vibrating Equipment, Work Outdoors.
• Chemical Factors:
  Combustion Engines.
• Physical Factors:
  Environment (Cold/Hot/Wet/Dry), High Noise Level.
• Personal Protection Equipment:
  Protection (Eye/Face/Foot/Hand/Hearing).
• Biological Factors:
  Animals, Insects, Poisonous Plants.

Please note that the described work arrangement is subject to change based on business needs and is not guaranteed to be final.

Onsite:
This is an onsite role, and the candidate must be able to work from our Batavia office.

Fermilab offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program, including:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid time off
• Life insurance
• Short and Long‑term disability insurance
• Retirement benefits
• Onsite day care

Fermilab is America’s premier laboratory for particle physics and accelerator research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy. We support discovery science experiments in Illinois and locations around the world, including deep underground mines in South Dakota and Canada, mountaintops in Arizona and Chile, CERN in Europe and the South Pole.

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