Grounds Assistant - Carl Sandburg College : Job Details

Salary: $34,970.00 - $38,640.00 Annually Location : Galesburg, IL Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: FY202000270 Department: Roads and Grounds (Physical Plant) Opening Date: 07/23/2025 Purpose / Classification / Level / Working Relationships Purpose/position code/classification/level/work relationships

• Maintain an appealing appearance of the campus grounds
• PHYOMH26510
• Physical Plant, II
• Non-exempt, bargaining unit
• Reports to: Assistant Coordinator of Grounds Services
• Principal working relationships: Director of Facilities, Assistant Coordinator of Maintenance Services, Assistant Coordinator of Custodial Services, Vice President of Institutional Resources, staff, faculty and students.

Major Responsibilities / Assists With / Risk Management Primary responsibilities

The removal of snow, ice and debris from all parking lots, sidewalks, and roads.

Mow lawns, trim shrubbery and trees, cut weeds, and maintain landscaping.

Service and repair all equipment used in the ground maintenance.

Supervise subordinates for ground maintenance.

Moving of equipment to and from storage.

Maintain the yard and other exterior lighting.

To be available to work overtime and off schedule hours when necessary.

Be readily available outside of regular work hours to respond to urgent issues within a facility

Utilize Sandburg vehicles/trailer to pick-up flat metal stock and deliver scrap metal coupons to the steel supplier on a weekly or as needed basis. Pick-up donated pipe from area suppliers as needed.

Service fleet vehicles.

Other duties as assigned.

Coordinate:

Painting of curbing.

Installation and maintenance of traffic control signs.

Placement of and repair of roadside informational signs.

Assist with:

Movement of furniture and equipment.

Set up of equipment for special functions.

Procurement and disposal of welding metal for the industrial division.

Maintenance of exhaust fans.

Replacement of fluorescent lamps and ballast.

Furniture and equipment repairs.

Assessment of grounds services.

Departmental assessment and establishment of key performance indicators based on the strategic plan.

Risk-management and loss-prevention activities

Maintain a working knowledge of the college's emergency procedures and actively participate in the college risk-management program.

Monitor conditions, events and circumstances that present risk to the college community. Intervene and/or report as specified in the college's risk-management plan.

Minimum Necessary Skills, Experience, and Educational Background Minimum necessary education, skills and experience

High School diploma or GED required.

Valid driver's license.

Good working knowledge of electrical and mechanical skills.

Illinois pesticide operator's license is required within the first year of employment.

Forklift operator's license is preferred.

Should be experienced in the use of power equipment such as tractors, mowers, chain saws, and snow removal equipment.

Should be experienced in the use of power hand tools.

Should be experienced in supervision of several subordinates.

The ability to communicate successfully with clients of all ages, socio-economic status, sex, or race.

Spanish or French proficiency preferred.

Physical Requirements to Perform Job Function Physical requirements to perform job functions

Must be able to do arduous work.

Capable of lifting 50 lbs.

Should be able to climb ladders

Subject to outside environmental conditions.

Job conditions and Hazards:

Bloodborne pathogens exposure - category 2

Full-Time Staff Positions Carl Sandburg College Benefit Package ALL NEW MEMBERS HIRED AFTER 1/1/2006 MUST SERVE A PROBATIONARY PERIOD OF THREE (3) MONTHS OF ACTIVE WORK BEFORE THEY ARE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE ANY BENEFITS. Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Life Insurance Payroll Direct Deposit Bookstore Discount Tuition Waiver for Credit Courses SURS (State Universities Retirement System) Sick Days Personal Days Family Emergency Days Paternity or Maternity Leave Vacation Days