NEOGOV · 2 months ago
Technician I/Grounds Maintenance
Kankakee, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$16.29/hr - $17.91/hr
1+ years expNEOGOV is associated with Kankakee Community College, which is a respected business partner in the community. They are seeking a Technician I for Grounds Maintenance, who will perform various technical tasks related to grounds care, including mowing, trimming, and maintaining landscapes, as well as operating equipment for snow removal and maintaining college vehicles.
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Responsibilities
Performs tasks common to the care of grounds and landscapes by seeding, watering, mulching, and fertilizing; uses power equipment in maintaining the grounds and roadways of all college campuses for mowing, trimming, weeding, street sweeping
Performs regular and directed grounds and landscape maintenance by mowing lawns with riding or push mowers; trimming and edging around trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, sidewalks and buildings, weeding, thinning, and cleaning flower beds and other grounds by hand or utilizing proper tools and equipment; setting up, adjusting, repairing, and cleaning irrigation systems
Operates equipment to aid in the snow removal, which consist of plowing and salting of campus roadways and parking lots
Maintains, repairs, and services all equipment along with keeping inventory of parts and equipment
Under direct supervision applies appropriate chemicals (fungicides, fertilizers, pre-emergent, e.g.) to the golf course, ball fields and other turf on campus where needed
Maintains trees and shrubs by watering, fertilizing, pruning, straightening, and replanting as needed
Performs maintenance on college vehicle fleet; maintains accurate records of services and repairs made
Maintains an inventory and maintenance spreadsheet
Assists with graduation or other event setup, may run errands, or make deliveries as needed
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or equivalent with ability to read, write, perform basic arithmetic, and follow verbal and written instructions required; additional specialized or technical training courses preferred
At least one to three years of related work experience required
Computer experience using Microsoft Office or comparable applications required. Computer Skills Level II required - able to use the telephone, voicemail, and email; able to manage files and perform basic functions with the current operating system; able to create, format, edit documents and spreadsheets. Certification as Microsoft Office Specialist in appropriate applications or demonstrated equivalent skills required
Excellent oral and written communication skills required
Demonstrated proficiency in English required; ability to communicate in other languages desirable
Valid State driver's license required
Physical examination – successfully passed a recent examination required
Full range of motion required. Ability to lift 50 pounds or greater occasionally
Preferred
Additional specialized or technical training courses preferred
Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) desirable
Illinois Pesticide Public Operators License (or willing to obtain)
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
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