Groundskeeper - Full-Time 1st Shift

Grounds Laborer Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine as a Grounds Laborer in the Facilities Administration department at our Hyde Park campus. The Grounds Laborer maintains the Medical Center grounds so as to provide a safe, clean and aesthetically pleasing environment. In the absence of Lead Grounds Mechanic, the Grounds Mechanic provides direction and instructions to Grounds Laborer(s) to ensure completion of assigned tasks. Uses power and hand tools to cut lawns and trim hedges, edge grass and weed plant beds and planting area. Cuts down wild trees.

Rakes and removes trash, litter, and leaves with hand operated equipment.

Removes snow from walks, driveways, egress paths and approved paths with mechanized and hand operated equipment.

Performs minor maintenance tasks on hand operated and mechanized equipment. Assists in repairing, commissioning and winterizing of sprinkler systems.

3-5 years' experience in a position performing manual labor

2 years of commercial grounds, landscaping, and snow removal experience

Knowledge of use and maintenance and repair of power tools, hand tools and mechanized equipment used to maintain Medical Center exterior grounds.

Must be able to work weekends and callouts/overtime as directed during snow removal.

Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)

Shift: Days - 8-hour shifts

Unit/Department: Facilities/Engineering & Trades

No Visa Sponsorship Available

About Us We've been at the forefront of medicine since 1899. We provide superior healthcare with compassion, always mindful that each patient is a person, an individual. We're in this together: working to advance medical innovation, serve the health needs of the community, and move our collective knowledge forward. UChicago Medicine is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.

As a condition of employment, all employees are required to complete a pre-employment physical, background check, drug screening, and comply with the flu vaccination requirements prior to hire. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered for flu vaccination consistent with applicable law.

The pay range is based on a full-time equivalent (1.0 FTE) and is reflective of current market data, reviewed on an annual basis. Compensation offered at the time of hire will vary based on candidate qualifications and experience and organizational considerations, such as internal equity. Pay ranges for employees subject to Collective Bargaining Agreements are negotiated by the medical center and their respective union.