GROUNDS SERVICE WORKER I

Position Number 8100410

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

Under general supervision of the Grounds Supervisor, perform routine grounds maintenance and repair duties on campus grounds; operate and maintain a variety of light and heavy power grounds equipment to perform grounds maintenance work; and service outdoor trash and recycling containers. This is an entry level position and the employee will receive additional training and experience before being eligible for the Grounds Worker II position.

Duties & 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 required
  
  

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

• Ability to use tools of the trade
• Ability to carry materials to perform work functions
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds
• Must be in good physical condition with the ability to assist with snow removal and other labor-intensive requests
• Must be able to work irregular hours if needed for call-in response for snow removal or other campus emergencies
• Must be able to work successfully with other trades to perform job duties
  
  

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

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

Computer Skills

• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook or equivalent email program, Excel and Word.
• Basic knowledge of a computerized maintenance management software is preferred.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles Yes

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? No

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

Working Conditions Odors, Noise, Heights, Danger, Irregular Hours, Exposure to Inclement Weather

Open Date 04/25/2025

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $42,000/ann

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $36,000/ann

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.

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