Job ID:

4486

Location:

Belleville

ANNOUNCEMENT

Southwestern Illinois College is accepting applications for full-time Grounds Workers. This position is covered under the agreement between the College and Service Employees Union Local #116. Your application will be placed in a pool for review as positions become available.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

In accordance to the Mission and Values of Southwestern Illinois College, the full-time Grounds Worker performs and maintains regular and directed grounds and landscape work. The work with this position is typically performed outdoors and involves considerable manual labor. Materials used in the performance of duties include various chemical fuels, oils, herbicides, and fertilizers. Equipment normally used in the performance of duties includes power-assisted mowers and trimmers as well as tractors and light trucks.

QUALIFICATIONS

Functional reading and basic math skills as evidenced by a High School Diploma or GED certificate is required. Must be 18 years of age or older with a valid driver's license. Prior custodial or groundskeeping work experience of a minimum of two years is required. Ability to operate power-assisted equipment and to use chemical cleaning agents in an approved manner to avoid risk of injury to self or to others and to avoid damage to equipment, fixtures and furnishings is required. Ability to operate motor vehicles in an approved manner to avoid risk of injury to self or to others and to avoid damage to equipment and property is required. Horticultural training/education is preferred.

STARTING PAY AND HOURS

$21.78/hr.

BENEFITS & PERKS

Benefit availability and eligibility may vary from the summary listed below. Please visit www.swic.edu for more information. Uniforms, tools, and safety equipment is provided by the College Eligibility for comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance plans beginning date of hire Retirement savings plan through State Universities Retirement System of Illinois and voluntary 403(b) and 457(b) savings plan Eligibility for paid leave including holidays, sick, and vacation Educational incentives including Reduced Tuition at Southwestern Illinois College and Tuition Reimbursement Employee Assistance Program, employee discounts, gym access, additional voluntary benefits and more!

WORK LOCATION

Multiple locations throughout the district.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

This position will remain open until filled.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

Required application materials, such as resume, cover letter and references, should be attached to your application. Other required application materials, i.e., unofficial transcripts, etc., should be attached after your application has been submitted ( official college transcripts must be provided at time of hire). Go to your My Job Applications page from the careers home page of your account. Southwestern Illinois College is proud to be an EEO/AA Employer/Educator Smoke/Tobacco/Vapor/Drug-Free Workplace