VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

POSITION:
Groundskeeper

DEPARTMENT:
Physical Plant & Facilities

REPORTS TO:
Assistant Director, Physical Plant & Facilities

DATE:
September 19, 2008

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:
Performs duties related to maintenance of Prairie State College's grounds
including but not limited to: mowing, trimming, weed control, snow/ice removal, landscape installation and similar activities, performs routine preventive maintenance and minor repairs of college vehicles and groundskeeping equipment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

1. High school diploma/equivalent.
2. Ability to drive/operate tractors and trucks; possession of valid vehicle operator's license in the appropriate classification as required by law.
3. Ability to follow oral and/or written instructions.
4. Ability to safely lift fifty pounds.
5. Ability to work in all kinds of weather.
6. One year of experience in grounds, parks and athletic facilities or related work and/or capable of operating heavy-duty tractors, trucks for snow removal, hauling and grading.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Experience working at upper level educational facility.
2. Experience in general maintenance.
3. Experience in athletic field maintenance.
4. Possess an Illinois Spray Chemical Operator’s license and keep it current.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Assists in the moving of furniture, equipment, supplies and other materials as requested.
2. Performs other duties as required which are reasonably within the duties enumerated above.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Employee is subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions (temperatures varying from below 32 degrees to over 90 degrees) for periods of over one hour, subject to hazards such as proximity to moving parts, electrical
current, etc., and involves heavy work exerting up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 lbs. frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly in order to move objects. Work is primarily mobile in nature.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS USED:
Various types of mechanical tools and equipment to include but not limited to: lawn mowers, tractors, snowblowers, dollies, brooms, ladders, shovels, wheelbarrows and screwdrivers.

STATUS OF POSITION:
Support Staff Bargaining Unit Position
Temporary position ending on November 17, 2008

HOURS TO BE WORKED:
Monday through Friday, 7AM-3PM

SALARY:
Support Band, Level A, $7.75/hour

TO APPLY:
Submit letter of interest, résumé and unofficial academic transcript. Position is open until filled.

OFFICE OF HUMAN RESOURCES, ROOM 2402 (VAC)
Prairie State College
202 S. Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411

Prairie State College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and encourages applications from females, minorities and disabled persons.