Groundskeeper Level 1

North Park; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan up to 10%

Tuition benefits for employees and/de­

Helwig Recreational Center access

Commuter benefits

On-campus dining

Job summary

North Park University in Chicago, IL invites applications for a Groundskeeper to support the maintenance of campus grounds and athletic fields. Responsibilities include assisting the Head Groundskeeper, weekend/evening snow removal, and supervising student workers as needed.

The role requires prior grounds-keeping experience, a valid driving record, and the ability to operate campus equipment. Benefits and a safe, collaborative campus environment are provided.

Qualifications

• Prior grounds-keeping experience.
• Ability to drive a pickup truck and operate snow plow equipment.
• Ability to operate grounds machinery and maintain safety.

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Groundskeeper in care and maintenance of campus grounds and athletic fields.
• Be available on weekends and evenings for snow removal as directed.
• Supervise student workers when necessary.
• Assist in maintaining grounds equipment.
• Follow all safety regulations and keep shop areas clean.
• Assist in other Physical Plant maintenance tasks as needed.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Driving

Snow plow operation

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Clean driving record

Job description

About North Park

Founded in 1891, North Park University is a Christian university affiliated with the Evangelical Covenant Church of over 3,200 students from around the country and the world.

North Park University is located in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago, one of the most ethnically diverse zip codes in the United States. It is nine miles from downtown Chicago. The North Park campus has often been referred to as an oasis in the heart of the city - a place where students from urban, rural, and suburban backgrounds alike can call home. And all of this within the major metropolitan backdrop of Chicago: one of the world's largest and most diversified economies, renowned for its museums and music, and voted best large city in the U.S. for four years in a row by Condé Nast Traveler.

Mission

The mission of North Park University is to prepare students for lives of significance and service through education in the liberal arts, professional studies, and theology.

Vision

Building on our core institutional identity-Christian, city-centered, intercultural-our vision is to create a university of uncommon character and enduring excellence, where faith, learning, and service meet.

Position Summary

The Groundskeeper provides skilled assistant services to maintain the grounds and athletic fields of North Park University

Essential Responsibilities

• Assist Head Groundskeeper in the care and maintenance of all campus grounds and athletic fields.
• Available on weekends and evenings when directed by Head Groundskeeper for snow removal.
• Supervision of student workers when necessary.
• Assist in the maintenance of all grounds equipment.
• Follow all safety regulations.
• Assist in keeping shop and working areas safe and clean.
• Helps in other areas of Physical Plant maintenance when called or needed.

• Have some prior grounds-keeping experience.
• Be able to drive pick-up truck, operate snowplow, operate bobcat trailer when needed for snow plowing or general campus use.
• Be able to operate all mechanical equipment pertaining to grounds such as lift on stake truck, compactor and scaffolding.
• Have good communication skills.
• Have a clean driving record.

Salary Range: $35,000 - $38,000 per year

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off, sick time, holidays, typically closing the week between Christmas and New Year's Day.
• Matching retirement plan up to 10%, based on service years.
• Tuition benefits for employees and dependents
• Access to Helwig Recreational Center
• Commuter benefits offered.
• On-campus dining with reduced faculty and staff price, during the academic year.