GROUNDS WORKER I

GROUNDS WORKER I Thank you for your interest in Loyola University Chicago. To view open positions, please enter your search criteria below. You may view all open positions by not specifying any search criteria and selecting the "Search" button. Position Details Job Title GROUNDS SERVICE WORKER I Position Number 8102647 Job Category University Staff Job Type Full-Time FLSA Status Non-Exempt Campus Maywood-Health Sciences Campus Department Name FACILITIES HSC Location Code FACILITIES HSD (07213A) 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, 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. Minimum Education and/or Work Experience High school diploma or GED and one year of related experience in commercial landscaping maintenance; or willing to be trained. Qualifications High School Diploma, Trade School or GED graduate Certificates/Credentials/Licenses Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing Maintain the license while employed at Loyola Computer Skills Microsoft Office 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 $22.00/hr Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $18.50/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/33931 Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Do you have a high school diploma, trade school diploma, or GED and at least one year of groundskeeping experience? (Open Ended Question) * Why do you want to work for Loyola University Chicago? (Open Ended Question) * How do your values align with Loyola University Chicago’s mission and values? (Open Ended Question) * How did you hear about this employment opportunity? Public Job Posting Internal Job Posting Agency Referral Advertisement/Publication Personal Referral Website Other Applicant Documents Required Documents Resume Cover Letter/Letter of Application Optional Documents