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Position Details
Position Details
Job Title
GROUNDS SERVICE WORKER I
Position Number
8100434
Work Modality
Fully In-Person
Is this request for the creation of a new Position (or the modification of an existing Position) to temporarily support the WorkDay ERP?
NO
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, 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

• 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, and 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
05/19/2026
Close Date
Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate
$22.27/hr
Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate
$17.31/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.
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Quick Link for Posting
https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/35195