Grounds Laborer

Be a part of a world-class academic healthcare system, UChicago Medicine as an Grounds Laborer in the Facilities Administration department at our Hyde Park campus. This position is a 100% onsite opportunity. You will need to be based in the greater Chicagoland area.

The Grounds Laborer is an SEIU Local 73 bargaining union position. The Grounds Laborer maintains the Medical Center grounds so as to provide a safe, clean and aesthetically pleasing environment. Reports to Real Estate Manager and takes direction from Real Estate Manager and Lead Grounds Mechanic. In the absence of Lead Grounds Mechanic, the Grounds Mechanic provides direction and instructions to Grounds Laborer(s) to ensure completion of assigned tasks. Perform and close-out grounds related PM’s within the required timeframe. Receives requests for service from Real Estate Manager, Lead Grounds Mechanic and Work Order system.

Essential Job Functions

• Applies pre-mixed herbicides to prevent and control weeds and other unwanted vegetation. Also required to maintain planters and plant beds.
• 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.
• Keeping work areas neat clean and safe. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED
• 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 lift 50 lbs and stand and walk for up to 2 hours at a time.
• Must be able to work weekends and callouts/overtime as directed during snow removal.
• Must be able to be outside for up to 3 hours in all types of weather.

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Full Time (1.0 FTE)
• Shift: Days – 8-hour shifts
• Work Location: Onsite – Hyde Park
• Unit/Department: Facilities/Engineering & Trades
• CBA Code: SEIU
• No Visa Sponsorship Available