Grounds Worker Non-Exempt

Position: Grounds Worker (Full-Time, Non-Exempt)
Job Title:

Grounds Worker (Full-Time, Non-Exempt)

Department:
Physical Plant

Reports To:

Lead Grounds Worker/Custodial & Grounds Manager

SUMMARY

Performs routine and extensive groundskeeping duties on all county buildings and properties.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

* Cuts the lawn using hand, power, or riding mowers; trims and maintains edges around walks, flower beds, walls, shrubs, and trees; rakes and mulches leaves as needed.

* Plants grass, flowers, trees and shrubs; prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth.

* Sprays lawns, trees, and shrubs with fertilizer and insecticides.

* Maintains the upkeep of all county parking lots including signage, sealing, patching, and re-striping as needed.

* Cleans and maintains the upkeep on all equipment including trucks, tractors, mowers, edgers, tilers, sprayers, chain saws, etc.

* May perform minor repairs on all equipment utilized in the Grounds department.

* Responsible for the removal of snow for all County properties including parking lots, sidewalks, handicap ramps, stairways, etc.

* Responsible for applying ice melt and/or salt at all County properties including parking lots, sidewalks, handicap ramps, stairways, etc.

* May perform routine painting projects when groundskeeping work has been completed.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This job does not usually exercise supervisory responsibilities, however, may supervise part-time seasonal help.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

EDUCTATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

* High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and one year of responsible experience in groundskeeping or an acceptable equivalent combination of education and experience.

* Should have knowledge of groundskeeping equipment and landscaping.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

* Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.

* Ability to write simple correspondence.

* Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

* Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

* Ability compute rate, ratio, and percent.

* Interpret miscellaneous drawings and schematics.

REASONING ABILITY

* Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.

* Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized solutions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

* Valid Illinois Driver's License.

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job:

* The employee is frequently required to:

* Walk.

* Use hands to finger, handle, or feel.

* Reach with hands and arms.

* Lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.

* The employee is occasionally required to:

* Stand.

* Sit.

* Climb or balance.

* Stoop.

* Kneel.

* Crouch.

* Crawl.

* Talk.

* Hear.

* Specific vision abilities required by this job include:

* Close vision.

* Color vision.

* Peripheral vision.

* Depth perception.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. While performing the duties of this job:

* The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.

* The employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.

* The employee is occasionally exposed to:

* Fumes or airborne particles.

* Toxic or caustic chemicals.

* Extreme cold.

* Extreme heat.

* Risk of electrical shock.

* Vibration.

COMPENSATION

* Wage Range: $19.48 $ 27.51 per hour depending on qualifications.

* The County offers a competitive benefits package, which is outlined at https:/, including membership in the Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF), optional 457 deferred compensation plans, and a comprehensive health insurance plan.

* This is a full-time union position under the Agreement set by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Union Contract.

HOW TO APPLY

* Apply on the Champaign County website.

* Any questions or requests for accommodations may be sent to Chuck Chaney at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).

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