Campus Grounds & Landscape Technician

University of Chicago; Hyde Park (AL); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 43 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Chicago's OPS Facilities Landscape Services Shop is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to transport materials and perform routine landscape duties in accordance with University standards. The role supports maintaining campus grounds, landscapes, and related facilities.

Responsibilities include mowing, pruning, weed control, irrigation-related tasks, snow removal, and operating campus vehicles. Experience with landscape maintenance and safety practices is preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• College degree in horticulture, landscape services or related field preferred.

Responsabilités

• Weeds turf areas and beds.
• Prunes trees and shrubs.
• Mow, trim, rake leaves and keep areas clean from trash and debris.
• Perform landscape renovations such as seeding, sodding, mulch installation, and small tree removal.
• Remove snow and apply de-icing compounds.
• Transport materials and operate university vehicles.
• Assist with events and maintain tools and equipment.

Connaissances

Mechanical aptitude

Manual dexterity

English communication

Problem-solving

Formation

Diploma or GED

College degree in horticulture or related field (preferred)

Outils

Computer literacy

Description du poste

The University of Chicago's OPS Facilities Landscape Services Shop is seeking a grounds maintenance worker to transport materials and perform routine landscape duties in accordance with University standards. The role supports maintaining campus grounds, landscapes, and related facilities.

Responsibilities include mowing, pruning, weed control, irrigation-related tasks, snow removal, and operating campus vehicles. Experience with landscape maintenance and safety practices is preferred.