Groundskeeper

Loyola Marymount University; Westchester (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola Marymount University is seeking a semi-skilled gardening and grounds maintenance professional to care for turf, shrubs, and flowers. This position involves various landscaping duties including weeding, mowing, and irrigation system maintenance.

The ideal applicant has at least 2 years of landscaping experience, a valid California driver’s license, and strong attention to detail. Shift is Monday to Friday, 6:30am to 3:00pm, and the role requires physical labor including lifting up to 50lbs.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of general landscape maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of equipment, tools, ground cover, and flowers grown in Southern California.
• Valid California driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Responsibilities

• Weed, sweep, and prune various landscapes.
• Mow turf using powered mowers.
• Inspect and repair irrigation systems.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Irrigation systems

Attention to detail

Ability to diagnose landscape conditions

Education

High school diploma or vocational classes

Tools

Power equipment

Hand tools

Job description

This semi-skilled gardening and grounds maintenance position involves caring for turf, shrubs, ground covers, flowers, and hard surfaces using hand tools and power equipment.

Responsibilities

• Weed shrub, ground cover, and flowerbeds.
• Sweep, rake, and remove leaves and trash.
• Prune and shape trees and shrubs for improved health.
• Edge and trim ground cover around buildings, walks, walls, shrubs, trees, and lamp poles.
• Cultivate soil.
• Prepare soil for seeding or sodding turf.
• Renovate and aerify turf.
• Fertilize turf, shrubs, ground cover, flowerbeds, and trees.
• Mow turf using walk‑behind and riding mowers.
• Finish grades soil for landscaping and drainage.
• Hand water shrubs and turf.
• Apply pesticides under the supervision of a licensed pest control operator.
• Work alone or in a crew to plant flowers, shrubs, and trees.
• Safely operate university‑owned vehicles and equipment.
• Pour and finish concrete walks and pads.
• Repair and seal asphalt surfaces.
• Construct and clean drains and gutters.
• Operate power equipment such as rototiller, sod cutter, soil compactor, chain saw, aerifier, verticutter, hedge trimmer, blowers, jack‑hammer, mower, tractor, and edger.
• Care for and maintain tools.
• Assist with other crafts by excavating soils for irrigation or underground utilities.
• Inspect irrigation systems on a regular basis.
• Perform continuous preventative maintenance on existing irrigation systems, including programming irrigation controls as needed.
• Install new irrigation systems where required and approved.
• Repair and replace broken irrigation lines and valves, both hydraulic and electrical, as needed.
• Modify existing irrigation systems.
• Access and utilize the school work order system to meet customer requests in a timely fashion.
• Perform other duties as assigned or requested.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of general landscape maintenance experience.
• Commercial landscape maintenance experience desirable.
• Knowledge of equipment, tools, hedges, ground cover, and flowers grown in Southern California desirable.
• Ability to diagnose landscape conditions and adjust irrigation systems to address issues.
• Computer competency.
• Willingness to work weekends and overtime when required.
• High attention to detail to ensure a finished product that meets university expectations.
• High school diploma or vocational classes preferred; some knowledge of natural resources, mechanical, and electrical systems preferred.
• Valid California driver’s license and satisfactory driving record as evidenced by the DMV.

Shift Schedule

Monday – Friday, 6:30am – 3:00pm.

Physical Demands

Employees are required to stand, walk, lift, carry, and push up to 50lbs., stoop, kneel, reach high and low, and use depth perception. Occasional climbing and work at heights may be required. Frequent use of hand and finger movements, clear speech, hearing, and near and far vision is essential.

EEO Statement

Loyola Marymount University is an equal employment opportunity employer and prohibits unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, military or veteran status, or any other protected class. The university does not discriminate on these bases in employment policies or practices. All university policies, practices, and procedures are administered in a manner consistent with LMU’s Jesuit identity and character. To learn more about the University’s Statement of Non-Discrimination policy and related grievance procedures, contact [e-mail] or call 310‑568‑6105. To report questions or concerns about sex‑based discrimination, please contact [e-mail] or call 310‑568‑6105. To learn more about Federal and State Employment Notices, contact the university’s Office of Equal Opportunity. Visit www.lmu.edu for additional information.