Loyola University Maryland Main Campus
Full time
R-0000000796

Position Title

Equipment Grounds Crew

Work Shift

Day (8am-4pm) (United States of America)

Employee Type

Regular

Office/Department

Facilities

Work Environment

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Loyola University Maryland Main Campus

Position Duties

Provide care and upkeep to the University grounds, landscape and athletic fields.Essential FunctionsSeed, 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.Non essential: Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned or directed by the supervisor. This may include attendance of and participation in required training for role.Physical/Environmental DemandsSpecific physical requirements or environmental exposures.Physical/Environmental Example Work involves the regular, and at times sustained, performance of heavier physical tasks such as walking over rough or uneven surfaces, bending, stooping, working in confined space, and lifting or carrying moderately heavy (20-50 pounds) items and occasionally very heavy (100 pounds or over) items. The work environment involves exposure to various elements such as chemicals, dust, fumes, cold, heat, noise, vibrations, or dampness, where work exposes the employee to potentially non-disabling injuries. Duties require that work be performed in adverse weather conditions. Work may require exposure to dangerous equipment and machinery. Work usually requires use of protective clothing or gear such as earplugs, hard hats, mask, gloves, insulated clothing, boots, coats, etc. Additional InformationN/AEducation RequiredHigh school diploma or GEDRequired Certifications/LicensuresWork Experience1 - 3 yearsDescribe Required ExperienceMinimum 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.Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities 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. Flexibility to work weekends, evenings and holidays 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.

Final compensation offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, job-related experience, internal equity, and alignment with organizational budget.

Successful candidates for any staff, faculty, or administrative position at Loyola University Maryland will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Note: Experience and/or education may be substituted for requirements.

Employment Eligibility

All candidates must be eligible to work in the United States and complete employment eligibility verification by the first day of employment at Loyola University Maryland, as required by law (e.g., Form I-9). Unless explicitly stated otherwise in the job description or job advertisement, Loyola University Maryland does not sponsor employment visas for this position.

University Description

Loyola University Maryland, located in the vibrant city of Baltimore, is a prestigious, selective, comprehensive university with a strong residential liberal-arts-based undergraduate program and professional graduate programs at the master’s and doctoral levels. Founded in 1852, Loyola is a Catholic University and one of 27 Jesuit colleges and universities in the United States and the first to bear the name of Saint Ignatius Loyola, founder of the Society of Jesus. Deeply committed to the Ignatian principles upon which it was founded, Loyola focuses on the care and education of the whole person — mind, body, and spirit — and its mission centers on preparing its students to learn, lead, and serve in a diverse and changing world.

The Wall Street Journal ranked Loyola No. 19 overall in the nation in its 2026 “Best Colleges” list. Loyola was also ranked No. 51 for impact on graduate salaries and No. 81 in the nation for student experience. U.S. News & World Report has ranked Loyola among the top 10 universities in the North Region for the past decade. Princeton Review named it one of the nation’s top institutions for undergraduate higher education and one of the best Mid-Atlantic colleges for 2026. Loyola is one of 75 colleges and universities included on a list of the “new” dream schools in Jeffrey Selingo’s book, Dream School, Finding the College That’s Right for You. The list of “new” dream schools highlights institutions with strong outcomes, accessible admissions, and dynamic student experiences. Loyola was also listed among the “best value” private colleges in Kiplinger’s Personal Finance.

Loyola University Maryland is proud to be recognized among the nation’s top institutions. From national rankings to regional accolades, our commitment to academic excellence, student success, and Jesuit values continues to earn praise from respected organizations and publications.

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