Equipment Grounds Crew

Loyola University Maryland; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Maryland is seeking an Equipment Grounds Crew member to maintain university grounds, athletic fields, and landscapes. The role includes mowing, mulching, planting, and seasonal duties, with a focus on safety and efficient operation of grounds equipment.

The position requires 1 year of related experience, a high school diploma or GED, and the ability to handle weekend and holiday shifts. Loyola supports a hybrid work arrangement and values Jesuit education principles.

Qualifications

• Must be able to safely operate small grounds equipment and power equipment.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays.
• Must be able to successfully complete driver's clearance process.
• Ability to support the mission and values of a Catholic Jesuit education, as well as University goals for institutional diversity.

Responsibilities

• Provide care and upkeep to the University grounds, landscape and athletic fields, including lawn mowing, mulching, planting, and seasonal color.
• Operate snow blowers, tractors, and other equipment for winter maintenance and snow removal.
• Maintain and clean grounds assets, remove debris, and prepare athletic surfaces for events.
• Follow safety procedures and wear required protective gear.

Skills

Operate grounds equipment

Courtesy & tact

Weekend/extra hours

Driver's clearance

Jesuit mission values

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Position Title

Equipment Grounds Crew

Employee Type

Regular Office/Department Facilities

Work Environment

Remote and hybrid positions are open to applicants based in states identified here: Work at Loyola | Loyola University Maryland. Loyola University Maryland Main Campus

Job Type

Full time

Benefits at Loyola

https://www.loyola.edu/department/people-culture/benefits/

Compensation Range

Final compensation offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job-related experience, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budget. $17.99 - $21.59

Anticipated Start Date

Monday, November 23, 2026

Position Duties

• Provide care and upkeep to the University grounds, landscape and athletic fields.Essential Functions Seed, water, plant and mulch outside plantings, lawn and turf. Trim, prune, weed and cultivate shrubs and ground cover. Rake, sweep and remove leaves from walking surfaces, beds and lawns. Clean leaves and debris from storm drains and window wells. Remove trash and debris from all public areas by regularly inspecting grounds, including streets, sidewalks, and parking lots for debris. Collect and transport trash from outdoor receptacles to designated central collection points on a daily basis. Clean trash receptacles and signage as needed. Prep athletic playing surfaces, including fields and tennis courts for practice and games. Mow lawns with riding or push mowers, trim and edge around trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, sidewalks and buildings. Weed, thin and clean flower beds and other grounds by hand or utilizing proper tools and equipment. Plant and maintain seasonal flowers. Operate snow blowers, tractors, pick-ups with blades and salters and shovel to remove salt and spread salt on snow and ice covered surfaces, including roads, walks, parking lots and athletic fields. Safely operate light vehicles such as pick-ups, tractors, riding mowers, forklift, skid loader/loader, UTV, and portable power tools. Safely operate equipment such as grass trimmers, snow/leaf blowers and other grounds keeping equipment. Obey traffic laws, follow operator instruction and wear appropriate safety equipment such as goggles, ear muffs, gloves or other. Ensure that grounds maintenance equipment is operational by performing routine and preventive maintenance and cleaning of tools, equipment and machines.
• Non essential: Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.

Physical/Environmental Demands

• Specific physical requirements or environmental exposures. Example Work involves the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined space, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pounds) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items.
• The work environment involves exposure to various elements such as chemicals, dust, fumes, cold, heat, noise, vibrations, or dampness, where work exposes the employee to potentially non-disabling injuries.
• Duties require that work be performed in adverse weather conditions.
• Work may require exposure to dangerous equipment and machinery.
• Work usually requires use of protective clothing or gear such as earplugs, hard hats, mask, gloves, insulated clothing, boots, coats, etc.

Required Education

High school diploma or GED

Required Experience

Minimum of 1 year related experience. Use of commercial lawn mowing equipment required. Follow procedures to efficiently and effectively perform landscape tasks such as maintaining turf, mulching, leaf and debris clean-up, snow removal, planting, watering, etc.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to safely operate small grounds equipment and power equipment of any kind.
• Normal courtesy and tact in dealing with others as required.
• Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays as required.
• Must be able to successfully complete driver's clearance process.
• Ability to support the mission and values of a Catholic Jesuit education, as well as University goals for institutional diversity.

Employment Eligibility

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment at Loyola University Maryland, as required by law (e.g., Form I-9). Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the job description or job advertisement, Loyola University Maryland does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

University Description

Founded in Baltimore, Maryland in 1852, Loyola University Maryland is a Jesuit, Catholic university and the first institution of higher learning in the United States to bear the name of the founder of the Society of Jesus, Saint Ignatius Loyola. The University inspires students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world. At Loyola, the ideals that have guided Jesuit universities for nearly 500 years—academic excellence, care for the whole person, service, justice, diversity, and integrity, among others—continue to mold the academic, social, and spiritual experiences we offer our roughly 5,000 undergraduate and graduate students, the programs we pursue, and the relationships we build with our surrounding communities. Loyola offers a variety of undergraduate, graduate, and certificate programs through its three schools: the Sellinger School of Business and Management, the School of Education, and Loyola College, the University’s school of arts and sciences. The benefits of Loyola’s Jesuit, liberal arts experience lead to a life-long approach of learning, questioning, and critical analysis that prepare our alumni for'and set them apart in'the workforce and the world. The Wall Street Journal ranked Loyola No. 19 overall in the nation in its 2026 "Best Colleges" list. Loyola was also ranked No. 5 in the nation for career preparation, No. 22 in the nation for student experience, and No. 65 in the nation for impact on graduate salaries. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Loyola among the top 10 universities in the North Region for more than a decade. The Princeton Review named it one of the nation's top institutions for undergraduate higher education and one of the best Mid-Atlantic colleges for 2027. It is among Washington Monthly's top master's universities nationally and is listed among the "best value" private colleges in Kiplinger's Personal Finance. Learn more about some of the prestigious rankings and notable accolades that Loyola University Maryland has earned from major national, international, and regional reports, studies, and surveys.

Diversity Statement

Loyola University Maryland strongly values the benefits that diversity brings to the workplace. In accord with its Ignatian values, the University is committed to creating and promoting a community that recognizes the inherent value and dignity of each person. Loyola University Maryland does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, or any other legally protected classification. The University recruits, hires, and promotes in accord with this policy and its Core Values.

Office of People and Culture

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