GROUNDS WORKER I

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.

- Participate in a team, providing a variety of landscape maintenance duties including watering, 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

- Dig ditches, holes and trenches as necessary

- Operate light Grounds equipment such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, lawn edgers, and snow blowers

- 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

- Perform related duties as required

- 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 other duties as assigned.

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

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience:

High School Diploma, Trade School or GED graduate

Must have a valid driver's license in good standing, and maintain the license while employed as at Loyola

- novice user of Microsoft office software

- novice user of computerized maintenance management software

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

As one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, Loyola University Chicago fosters a transformative cultural experience that honors diversity, equity, and inclusion . We are committed to not only recruiting, but also retaining a diverse, mission driven workforce and enabling a culture of inclusiveness in an environment that values service excellence, stewardship, personal well-being, and professional development for all of our employees. Loyola University Chicago supports its staff and faculty with a wide array of affordable, comprehensive and competitive benefits centered on health and wellness, financial security, equity, and work-life balance. We actively seek those who wish to join our faculty, staff, and students in a community of diverse opinions, perspectives, and backgrounds supporting our Jesuit mission and striving toward the same goal of being persons for and with others.