Groundskeeper

Job description

Department OPS Facilities Landscape Services Shop About the Department: Facilities Services supports the mission of the University of Chicago through efforts to maintain and enhance the University campus and environment and provide superior client service to our community including faculty, students, staff, neighbors and visitors. Job Information: Job Summary: Transport materials and/or equipment and perform duties consistent with the maintenance of the grounds and campus landscape areas in accordance with University standards and procedures for University buildings or properties. Responsibilities: Weeds turf areas, ground cover, and flowerbeds. Prunes trees and shrubs. Mows and trims turf areas, rakes and removes leaves; inspects areas keeps them free of trash and debris. Performs landscape renovations such as seeding, sodding, mulch installation, and small tree removal. Removes snow from walks, drives, parking lots, steps and building entrances. Applies anti-icing and de-icing compounds to paved areas. Picks up items such as rubbish, furniture or equipment and transports to specified destination for delivery or disposal. Works with garbage contractor to complete the removal of ga...