Groundskeeper: Turf, Landscaping & Irrigation

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

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.