Equipment Grounds Crew

Loyola University

2d•$18 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

The Equipment Grounds Crew is responsible for the care and upkeep of the University grounds, landscape, and athletic fields. This role involves a variety of tasks to maintain the aesthetic and functional quality of the campus environment, including planting, mowing, debris removal, and snow/ice management. The position requires operating various grounds maintenance equipment and vehicles safely and efficiently, as well as performing routine maintenance on this equipment. The role also necessitates adherence to safety procedures and the ability to work in diverse weather conditions.

Requirements

Minimum of 1 year related experience.
Use of commercial lawn mowing equipment required.
Follow procedures to efficiently and effectively perform landscape tasks such as maintaining turf, mulching, leaf and debris clean-up, snow removal, planting, watering, etc.
Must be able to safely operate small grounds equipment and power equipment of any kind.
Normal courtesy and tact in dealing with others as required.
Must be able to successfully complete driver's clearance process.
Ability to support the mission and values of a Catholic Jesuit education, as well as University goals for institutional diversity.
High school diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements.

Responsibilities

Seed, water, plant and mulch outside plantings, lawn and turf.
Trim, prune, weed and cultivate shrubs and ground cover.
Rake, sweep and remove leaves from walking surfaces, beds and lawns.
Clean leaves and debris from storm drains and window wells.
Remove trash and debris from all public areas by regularly inspecting grounds, including streets, sidewalks, and parking lots for debris.
Collect and transport trash from outdoor receptacles to designated central collection points on a daily basis.
Clean trash receptacles and signage as needed.
Prep athletic playing surfaces, including fields and tennis courts for practice and games.
Mow lawns with riding or push mowers, trim and edge around trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, sidewalks and buildings.
Weed, thin and clean flower beds and other grounds by hand or utilizing proper tools and equipment.
Plant and maintain seasonal flowers.
Operate snow blowers, tractors, pick-ups with blades and salters and shovel to remove salt and spread salt on snow and ice covered surfaces, including roads, walks, parking lots and athletic fields.
Safely operate light vehicles such as pick-ups, tractors, riding mowers, forklift, skid loader/loader, UTV, and portable power tools.
Safely operate equipment such as grass trimmers, snow/leaf blowers and other grounds keeping equipment.
Obey traffic laws, follow operator instruction and wear appropriate safety equipment such as goggles, ear muffs, gloves or other.
Ensure that grounds maintenance equipment is operational by performing routine and preventive maintenance and cleaning of tools, equipment and machines.
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor.
Attendance of and participation in required training for role.