GROUNDS SERVICE WORKER I

Position Number 8100434Work Modality Fully In-PersonIs this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP? NOJob Category University StaffJob Type Full-TimeFLSA Status Non-ExemptCampus Rogers Park-Lake Shore CampusDepartment Name FACILITIES LSCLocation Code FACILITIES LSC (07211A)Is this split and/or fully grant funded? NoDuties And ResponsibilitiesUnder 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 & ResponsibilitiesParticipate in a team, providing a variety of landscape maintenance duties including watering, mowing, weeding, trimming, edging, renovating, and fertilizing lawnsRake 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 receptaclesDig ditches, holes and trenches as necessaryOperate light Grounds equipment such as lawn mowers, leaf blowers, lawn edgers, and snow blowersEmpty trash and recycling containers on the exterior of campus buildingsAssist with moving furniture between buildings as well as between campusesPerform preventative maintenance to vehicles, equipment, and tools; make minor adjustments and repairs; report the need for major repairs and maintenanceUtilize proper safety precautions related to all work performedPerform related duties as requiredParticipate 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 positionDuring inclement weather assist with other duties as assigned. Such as assisting in building inspections and inclement weather preparedness.Minimum Education And/or Work ExperienceHigh school diploma or GED and one year of related experience in commercial landscaping maintenance; or willing to be trained.QualificationsAbility to use tools of the tradeAbility to carry materials to perform work functionsMust be able to lift up to 50 poundsMust be in good physical condition with the ability to assist with snow removal and other labor-intensive requestsMust be able to work irregular hours if needed for call-in response for snow removal or other campus emergenciesMust be able to work successfully with other trades to perform job dutiesCertificates/Credentials/LicensesMust have a valid driver’s license in good standing, and maintain the license while employed at LoyolaComputer SkillsBasic knowledge of Microsoft Outlook or equivalent email program, Excel and Word. Basic knowledge of a computerized maintenance management software is preferred.Supervisory Responsibilities NoRequired operation of university owned vehicles YesDoes this position require direct animal or patient contact? NoPhysical Demands Lifting, Carrying, Standing, Climbing, Crawling/Kneeling, Repetitive MotionsWorking Conditions Odors, Noise, Heights, Danger, Irregular Hours, Exposure to Inclement WeatherOpen Date 05/19/2026Close DatePosition Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate $22.27/hrPosition Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate $17.31/hrSpecial Instructions to ApplicantsAs 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 ChicagoFounded 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/35195