Groundskeeper, Part-Time

Groundskeeper, Part-Time

Hourly Rate: $16.21

This position is an on-campus, part-time, up-to 19-hour appointment based in Champaign, Illinois.

Applications accepted through Wednesday, June 3, 2026 at 7 PM CT or until the position is filled.

The Part-time Groundskeeper is responsible for helping maintain the external
Parkland College property/grounds, including but not limited to landscaping,
parking areas, signs, sidewalks and sports fields.

The Part-time Groundskeeper is a 19-hour
part-time position, on a schedule established by the Manager of Buildings and
Grounds. A flexible or altered work schedule may be needed to meet project
deadlines. The Part-time Groundskeeper must be able to work independently and
accurately prioritize tasks.

Applicants must submit:

• An online employment application
  
• Cover letter
  
• Resume or CV
  

Essential Job Functions:

• Maintain the lawns by mowing, watering, performing weed control and planting flowers and seed.
  
• Remove litter and collecting refuse for disposal.
  
• Plant, prune and maintain trees and shrubs.
  
• Remove snow and ice from driving and pedestrian areas.
  
• Replace/post outdoor signs.
  
• Report observed problems to appropriate departments for treatment/repair.
  
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Prospective new hires will successfully complete a post offer, pre-employment criminal background check with fingerprinting. The background check review includes, but is not limited to, exclusionary offenses per the Illinois School Code and Title IV of the Higher Education Act.
• Frequent operation of lawn equipment, tools and machinery.
• Requires unassisted lifting of 50 pounds.
  
• Functional ability in the use of grounds equipment and knowledge of general lawn care planning and maintenance.
• In an effort to comply with SURS return-to-work restrictions for employers (40 ILCS 5/15-139.5), candidates for employment at Parkland College must either not be a SURS annuitant or must be willing to suspend his/her SURS annuity upon employment. This applies to all SURS annuitants except those receiving their annuity under either the Self-Managed Plan (SMP) or by lump sum payment.

Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://www.parkland.edu/careers will not be considered.

Please monitor your email, including spam or junk mail folders, for future correspondence from Parkland College Human Resources.
For further information on the application process, please contact Parkland College Human Resources at 217-351-2220.

Applicants with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process.

Requests may be submitted by contacting Human Resources at 217-351-2220 or by emailing hr@parkland.edu.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Equal Opportunity Employer