GROUNDS WORKER

Loyola University Chicago

United States, Illinois, Chicago

Sep 20, 2025

Position Details

Job Title	GROUNDS SERVICE WORKER I
Position Number	8100077
Job Category	University Staff
Job Type	Full-Time
FLSA Status	Non-Exempt
Campus	Chicago-Water Tower Campus
Department Name	FACILITIES WTC
Location Code	FACILITIES WTC (07212A)
Is this split and/or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and 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 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 experience in commercial landscaping
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 extended work hours as necessary and be available 24hrs a day for call-in due to snow removal or other campus emergencies. Must be able to work successfully with other trades to perform job duties.
Certificates/Credentials/Licenses	High School Diploma, Trade School or GED Must have a valid driver's license in good standing, and maintain the license while employed
Computer Skills	Microsoft Office software Computerized maintenance management software
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	Lighting, Heating, Ventilation, Odors, Noise, Heights, Danger, Exposure to Inclement Weather
Open Date
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate	$23.00/hr
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate	$20.00/hr
Special Instructions to Applicants	As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at www.luc.edu/mission/. For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at www.luc.edu/transformativeed.
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. Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here. Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University's Nondiscrimination Policy.
Quick Link for Posting	https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/33927