Civil Service Extra Help Grounds Workers 6 Positions EH25-136
Civil Service Extra Help Grounds Workers 6 Positions EH25-136
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Description
NOTE: THIS JOB POSTING WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL ALL POSITIONS ARE FILLED.
The Facilities Management Department at SIUE is accepting applications for multiple temporary Grounds Workers. The Grounds Worker spends a substantial amount of time trimming dethatching aerating lawns and fields and seeding and sodding on all University properties. This position will maintain athletic fields/artificial turf mark out boundaries paint team logos and remove trash /recycle material. Additionally the Grounds Worker will assist in tree planting; trimming of hedges shrubs and small trees; and removing dead damaged or unwanted trees as needed. The Grounds Worker will also help plant flowers trees and shrubs; water lawns trees and landscapes; and handle removal of nuisance animals.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Remove of concrete/asphalt and debris while repairing and maintaining secondary roads/parking areas.
- Cleans streets walks drains catch basins/outdoor areas.
- and mulch landscape beds.
- Trash pickup around campuses.
Further duties and responsibilities may be assigned in support of the departments mission and goals.
Work Schedule:
Positions will begin approximately in midApril and run through midOctober. Hours will be 7:00 a.m. 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Minimum Acceptable Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Any one or combination totaling six 6 months from the categories below:
- Coursework or vocational training in horticulture landscaping or a closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
- Fifteen 15 semester hours equals six 6 months
- Work experience in grounds maintenance landscape maintenance nursery agriculture work grounds construction and/or tending to lawns turfs trees flowers bushes or other shrubberies ornamental plants and other groundsrelated work.
- Coursework or vocational training in horticulture landscaping or a closely related field as measured by the following conversion table or its proportional equivalent:
- Valid/current drivers license as required by the State of Illinois for the type of motor vehicles(s) to be operated by the incumbent.
Application Materials and Information:
To be eligible for the role ensure that your application includes a complete and detailed employment history that highlights your relevant full time and part time work experience includingstart and end dates of employment and at least three professional references.
About Extra Help Positions:
Extra Help job listings typically close 24 hours after the opening date unless specified in the closing date.Extra Help employees are appointed to fulfill casual or emergent needs withinthe university. The amount of time for which services are needed is not usually predictable and payment for work performed is on an hourly basis and based on actual hours worked.Workdays and hours may vary according to departmental requirements.Extra Help employees do not receiveSIUE benefitsholiday pay or paidsickor vacation leave.
Extra Help employees are required by State Universities Civil Service System rules to take a 30calendarday break after working900 hours. At the end of the30 days you may begin another 900hour employment cycle ina new position if available.Working Extra Help will in no way affect any other employment opportunities withSIUE including your position on and Civil Service register.There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead toorsecure permanent employment.
Supplemental Information
Pre Employment Screening:All external candidates who receive a job offer willbe requiredto undergo preemployment screening for this position. The screening process will encompass a criminal background check and where applicable other background checkssuch asa drug screen verification of employment and education or licensure/certification reference checks and/or checks with relevant government registries. Please note that all job offers are contingent upon successful completion of the required screening process.
Additional Information:This position does not offer work authorization sponsorship. International students at SIUE on F1 or J1visas are not eligible for fulltimeor parttimecivil service positions with permanent status. F1 and J1 visa holders must be enrolled fulltime and can only apply fortemporaryparttime roles working 20 hours or less per week during spring and fall semesters such as student worker positions assistantships and civil service extra help roles. SIUE is a state university and its important to highlight that benefits from statesponsored plans may not be accessible to individuals on F1 or J1 visas.
Accommodation:If you are unable to utilize our online applicationsystemand need to request an accommodation please reach out to us ator via email at.
EEO Statement
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville is an equal opportunity employer and thus prohibits discrimination against employees applicants for employment and students on the basis of age color disability marital status national origin race religion sex sexual orientation or veterans status.
SIUE cultivates an atmosphere of inclusivity respect and warmth that fosters learning and collaboration. Each member of our university community bears the responsibility of actively contributing to this enriching campus environment. We encourage individuals who are dedicated to upholding these values to apply.
To learn more about SIUEs Mission and statement on diversity please visit: value your interest and look forward to reviewing your application. For questions or more information email.
Employment Type
Temp
