Grounds Generalist
 Carle Health | |
$15.00 - $24.32 / hr
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 United States, Illinois, Peoria | |
 Dec 23, 2025 | |
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Overview
The Grounds Generalist assists and provides support in the operations of the Carle Facilities Services group relative to facilities maintenance. Such activities include, but are not limited to, maintenance of landscape, chemical and fertilization applications, snow removal, pruning and all grounds related functions. Qualifications Certifications: Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 1 year - Illinois Secretary of State (ILSOS), Education: , Work Experience: Responsibilities Repairs and maintains secondary roads, parking lots, sidewalks, driveways, signage, benches, fountains, planters, and other grounds features. Also, maintains and repairs tools, and equipment. Assists in cultivating, transplanting, watering, maintaining and removing shrubs, trees, and flowers when necessary. Removes snow and ice from walks, stairs, ramps, driveways, and parking lots. Spreads salt in these areas as needed. Mows and edges lawns, using power mowers and edger's; cares for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, and removing thatch. Trim and edge around flower beds, walks, and walls. Cleans streets, walks, drains, parking lots and other outdoor areas as requested. Empties trash receptacles, cleans outside around trash compactors, and collects all other rubbish left on campus grounds and in building entryways. Operates power equipment and hand tools used in the performance of assigned duties. Mixes and applies chemicals, fertilizers, pest control treatments, and herbicides as required with respect to other duties of the position. Moves and stores furniture and heavy equipment, or special set ups for outside events. Perform other duties as assigned. Repairs and maintains secondary roads, parking lots, sidewalks, driveways, signage, benches, fountains, planters, and other grounds features. Also, maintains and repairs tools, and equipment. Assists in cultivating, transplanting, watering, maintaining and removing shrubs, trees, and flowers when necessary. Removes snow and ice from walks, stairs, ramps, driveways, and parking lots. Spreads salt in these areas as needed. Mows and edges lawns, using power mowers and edger's; cares for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, and removing thatch. Trim and edge around flower beds, walks, and walls. About Us Find it here. Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance - and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health. Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet designations, the nation's highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world's first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: human.resources@carle.com. Compensation and Benefits The compensation range for this position is $15per hour - $24.32per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate's experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits. | |