Civil Service Posting #47-10
November 09, 2009
The following is a current civil service vacancy at Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. Applicants compete by examination. If you are interested in applying for this position, please complete and submit a Civil Service application to the Offices of Human Resources.
Note: Some positions may be represented by a union and may require union dues.
HORTICULTURIST –FACILITIES MANAGEMENT
Description: The purpose of this position is to perform skilled labor in connection with grounds maintenance or construction. Under general supervision maintains and trim gardens and other bed areas to promote their health and appearance.
Minimum qualifications:
1. Bachelor’s degree in horticulture
2. one year of work experience in a supervisory capacity on landscape construction or maintenance.
Starting salary: $16.96 per hour
Application deadline: December 7, 2009 or until successful candidate is selected
Qualified applicants must submit a Civil Service application, cover letter, resume and unofficial transcripts to:
Southern Illinois University Edwardsville
Offices of Human Resources
Campus Box 1040
Edwardsville, IL 62026-1040
Or email your Civil Service application (required), cover letter, resume and unofficial transcripts to: civilserviceapplications@siue.edu
*Only one Civil Service application is required to be completed per year. Please use only one application to apply for multiple positions. The Office of Human Resources will not contact applicants that do not meet the minimum qualifications listed.
For more information please visit the Offices of Human Resources website at www.siue.edu/humanresources or call Civil Service Testing at 618-650-2190.
If qualifying by education, you must submit a transcript at the time of application. Applicants who qualify for Veteran's Preference must submit a copy of form DD214 at the time of application.
Applicants may be subject to a background check and/or Drug Screening prior to an offer of employment.
As an affirmative action employer, SIUE offers equal employment opportunity without regard to (1) race, (2) color, (3) creed or (4) religion, (5) age, (6) sex, (7) national origin, or (8) disability.
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