Grounds Attendant I

Position: Grounds Attendant I

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Department: Facilities

Our Mission: Since the 1893 World Columbian Exposition, our organization has aimed to connect people to the natural environment and human history.

Join our team and enjoy a benefits package that truly supports your well-being and lifestyle:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Including medical, dental, vision plans, and even pet insurance.

• Financial Security: Life and disability benefits plus a 403(b) savings plan to help you plan for the future.

• Work-Life Balance: Generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and paid holidays to ensure you have time to recharge and spend with loved ones.

• Exclusive Perks: Enjoy great employee discounts and complimentary general admission to participating cultural institutions.

We're dedicated to enhancing your life both at work and beyond!

This position includes a variety of duties that involve year around care and maintenance of exterior grounds. The position will be responsible for lawn and plant care, snow removal, and maintaining clean, safe, and clear access to and from the Museum. Under supervision of the lead groundskeeper, maintenance supervisor, managers, and Facility Planning and Operations director.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Cares for and maintains grass, shrubs, plants, trees, sidewalks, paving blocks, steps, landings, parking lot, and drains by use of broom, rake, edge trimmer, leaf blower, lawn mower, Bobcat, and pick-up truck

• Uses shovels, snow blower, Bobcat, and pick-up truck with plow to remove snow and ice from Museum entrances, exterior stairs, landings, sidewalks, driveway, and parking lot

• Performs daily rounds of Museum property picking up refuse and emptying exterior garbage containers

• Maintain safe, clean, and clear entrances to the Museum at all times

• Works with team leader to perform scheduled maintenance and monitor inventory of lawn and snow removal tools and equipment to keep them in safe, working order

• Raises and lowers American and Chicago flags including setting flags at half staff

• Communicate professionally and effectively with the public, coworkers, supervisory staff, and contractors in performance of daily grounds keeping tasks

• Maintain safe and clean office, work areas, tool/equipment storage areas

• Assists facilities maintenance staff when needed

• Performs other appropriate duties as assigned by team leader, supervisor, managers, or director

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

• Grounds keeping or landscaping experience.

• Snow removal experience a plus

• Valid Illinois drivers license

Working Conditions

• Ability to work in exterior settings year around in a wide range of temperature and weather conditions

• Ability to come into work early and stay late when weather conditions require, ie; snow, wind damage, or flooding

Physical Demands

• Lifting, pushing, pulling, reaching upward/downward, grasping, walking, standing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, sitting, standing, driving

Supervision Received:
Receives general supervision from the Facilities Operations Manager.

Supervision Exercised:
This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities.

Work Hours and Shift:
40 hours per week

Hybrid Eligibility:
Not Eligible

Location:
1400 S DuSable Lake Shore Drive
Chicago, IL 60605

Union Representation: This position is represented by Field Museum Workers’ United, AFSCME Council 31, AFL-CIO.

Pay Range: $18.50/Hourly

We strive to create an inclusive and supportive work environment where team members from all backgrounds can thrive.

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The Field Museum is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination, embracing diversity, and fostering mutual respect. We value the unique perspectives each team member brings, which empowers our ability to innovate and overcome challenges.

At the Field Museum, we are dedicated to making our career website and recruitment process accessible to everyone. If you encounter any difficulty when using or accessing our online application, or if you need a reasonable accommodation for completing your application, participating in interviews, or any other part of the selection process, please reach out to us at [email protected] .