Groundskeeper

General Job Summary:
This is a full-time position located on the Emmetsburg Campus. Individual needs to possess skills in one or more specific trade areas but will be primarily engaged in duties related to maintaining lawns and landscaping, including planting, fertilizing, weeding, soil conditioning, mulching, and applying herbicides and pesticides, operating and maintaining lawn and landscaping equipment, and snow removal. Employee will also be required to perform custodial or janitorial duties as directed by the Facilities Manager. Requires early morning responsibilities and possible weekend and evening hours. Job duties may be performed at all campuses and in all buildings or facilities. Computer skills are beneficial. This is an “essential” personnel position and will require the employee to work during periods of adverse weather. Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record, and be insurable. Possess or be willing to obtain a Commercial Drivers License (CDL). Employee will be subject to drug and alcohol testing. Will be required to attend all Safety meetings, CPR training, and other work-related training. Possess or willingness to obtain Commercial Applicators license.

Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship. Iowa Lakes Community College participates in the federal E-Verify program. We will verify your employment eligibility in the United States as required by law.

Minimum Qualifications:
High School diploma or equivalency required. Education, training, or experience in skilled groundskeeping areas sufficient to function independently in diagnosing problems, making repairs, or replacements is required. Custodial or housekeeping experience helpful. Preference will be given to those who currently have a CDL and/or commercial applicators license.

Salary:  $17.47 per hour
 
Fringe Benefits:  Paid sick leave, vacation, and holidays. Employee health, dental, and vision insurance. Partially funded family insurance available. Employee life and disability insurance. Employee retirement plan.
 
Application Process:
The following items must be included in your application packet before it will be considered a complete application:
 

• Employment Application form
• Applicant Confidential Information form (This data is used to comply with government required affirmative action record keeping only and is not used for applicant screening purposes.)
• A letter addressing your qualifications for the position
• A resume