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    5) Best of all – it benefits the Algona economy!
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  • Algona Real Estate Agencies

    Farm and Home Services:  515-295-2401

    Landmark Realty:  515-295-7577

    Algona Rental Properties

    Algona Lofts:  515-512-5131

    Anne Rentals:  515-341-0390 hakohlhaas@gmail.com

    Baade Rentals:  515-341-5915

    Berte Rentals:  515-924-3697

    Clegg Real Estate & Rental, Wayne Clegg:  515-341-4555

    Davis Properties:  515-295-2117 or 515-320-3020

    Eastland Park Senior Apartments:  515-295-7797 or 515-320-3912

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    John and Carol Hjelmeland:  515-295-7286

    Todd and Julie Herbst-Ulmer:  515-295-5954 or 515-341-0805

    Hunt Rental, Manger-Beth:  515-395-6101 or 515-341-3550

    John and Judy Jennings:  515-295-7102

    Todd Louwagie:  515-295-3256

    Maple Park:  515-295-5174

    Murphy Management:  515-295-2927

    TLC Properties, Brian Thul:  515-884-0022

    Weaver Properties:  515-295-9227 or 515-341-0104 www.buildingsvcsgroup.com

     

     

     

  • Seasonal Groundskeeper

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  • Posted: 04/24/2025

    General Job Summary:
    This is a seasonal temporary full-time position located on the Emmetsburg or Estherville Campus. Possess skills in one or more specific trade areas required but will be primarily engaged in duties related to maintaining lawns and landscaping, including planting, fertilizing, weeding, soil conditioning, mulching, and applying herbicides and pesticides, operating and maintaining lawn and landscaping equipment. Employee will also be required to perform custodial or janitorial duties as directed by the Facilities Manager. Requires early morning responsibilities. Job duties may be performed at all campuses and in all buildings or facilities. Computer skills are beneficial. Must have valid driver’s license, good driving record, and provide proof of insurance.

    Employment with Iowa Lakes Community College is dependent upon successful passage of a criminal background check. Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

    Minimum Qualifications:
    High School diploma or equivalency required. Education, training, or experience in skilled groundskeeping areas sufficient to function independently in diagnosing problems, making repairs, or replacement is required. Custodial or housekeeping experience helpful. Must have valid driver’s license.

    Salary:  $15.00 per hour

    Application Process:
     

    • Employment Application form
     
    Position open until filled. Review of applications will begin May 12, 2025. View complete job description and application process at www.iowalakes.edu/employment. Contact Lynn Miller at lmmiller@iowalakes.edu or 712-362-0409. Iowa Lakes Community College, Human Resources, 19 South 7th Street, Estherville, IA 51334. EEO/AA Employer
     

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