Grounds Gardener - Western Illinois University

Location: Macomb, IL Category: Administrative, Professional & Staff Positions Job Type: FT - Continuous Posted On: Mon Sep 14 2026 Job Description:

RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform work in planting and transplanting, fertilizing, spraying, watering of annual transplants, perform maintenance of flowers, shrubs and ornamental plants across the campus, assist with upkeep of campus greenhouse, perform composting, training student workers as well as maintaining drivers license and spray license through the state. Will also assist with snow and trash removal and assist the tree surgeons, as needed. Frequent bending, standing, kneeling and lifting up to 50 lbs and work in all weather conditions.

WORK LOCATION: Macomb Campus

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