GROUNDS SERVICE WORKER I

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution is seeking a dedicated Grounds Service Worker I to join their team. This role involves a variety of landscape maintenance tasks, from mowing and snow removal to operating equipment and ensuring campus cleanliness. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma and some experience in landscaping, with a willingness to learn and grow within the role. This position offers the opportunity to work in a vibrant campus environment, contributing to the upkeep of beautiful outdoor spaces while being part of a community focused on sustainability and engagement. If you're ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• One year of related experience in commercial landscaping maintenance.
• Must be able to work extended hours and be on-call for emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape maintenance duties including mowing, weeding, and fertilizing.
• Operate light grounds equipment and assist with exterior cleaning.

Skills

Landscaping Maintenance

Snow Removal

Equipment Operation

Safety Precautions

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn Mower

Leaf Blower

Snow Blower

Job description

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Position Number 8101972

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Non-Exempt

Campus Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campus

Department Name FACILITIES LSC

Location Code FACILITIES LSC (07211A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Duties And Responsibilities

• Participate in a team, providing a variety of landscape maintenance duties including watering, snow removal, mowing, weeding, trimming, edging, renovating, and fertilizing lawns
• Rake leaves and/or clear debris from walks, fields, courts, parking lots, and other open areas; load, remove, dispose of trimmings and cuttings; pick-up trash and empty trash receptacles
• Power washing of sidewalks, exterior walls, awnings, signage, trashcans, loading docks, and other exterior surfaces
• Dig ditches, holes and trenches as necessary
• Operate light Grounds equipment such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, lawn edgers, and snow blowers
• Assist with exterior window cleaning
• Empty trash and recycling containers on the exterior of campus buildings
• Assist with moving furniture between buildings as well as between campuses
• Perform preventative maintenance to vehicles, equipment, and tools; make minor adjustments and repairs; report the need for major repairs and maintenance
• Utilize proper safety precautions related to all work performed
• Participate in training in the use of heavy equipment as well as classes related to landscaping to improve professional skills and become eligible for the Grounds Worker II position.
• During inclement weather assist with other duties as assigned. Such as assisting in building inspections and inclement weather preparedness.
• Perform related duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Education And/or Work Experience

• High school diploma or GED .
• One year of related experience in commercial landscaping maintenance; or willing to be trained.
  
  

Qualifications

• Must be able to work extended work hours as necessary and be available 24 hours a day for call-in due to snow removal or other campus emergencies.
• Must have and maintain a working phone number for on-call contact.
  
  

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

• Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing.
• Maintain the license while employed at Loyola University.
  
  

Computer Skills

• Novice user of Microsoft office software.
• Novice user of computerized maintenance management software
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles Yes

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact?

Physical Demands Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Climbing, Crawling/Kneeling, Repetitive Motions

Working Conditions Lighting, Heating, Ventilation, Odors, Noise, Heights, Danger, Exposure to Inclement Weather

Open Date 04/30/2025

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $20.20/hr

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $17.31/hr

Special Instructions to Applicants

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here .

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy .

Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/32782

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

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• Industries

  Higher Education

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