Groundskeeper I
About The Position
A Groundskeeper I works as a member of the College’s grounds crew or as a project leader to maintain the campus’s appearance through daily and planned maintenance. Crew members maintain an assigned campus zone with minimal supervision and are expected to plan, prioritize, and complete work with minimal intervention from supervisors. Grounds crew members are essential employees and must report when the College is closed or delayed, and may be called in at any time to respond to weather or other emergencies. Reliable transportation suitable for adverse weather conditions is required.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED.
- PA Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, Category 23 Parks/Schools Pest Control, or ability to obtain it within six months of hire.
- PA Class B CDL.
- Ability to obtain Forklift Operators certification.
- Valid driver’s license for operating a company-owned, rented, or leased vehicle.
- 1–3 years of work experience.
- Reliable transportation adequate for travel to work in adverse weather conditions.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree in horticulture or landscape contracting.
Responsibilities
- Maintain an assigned campus zone through mowing, fertilizing, policing, irrigating, seeding, aerating, pruning, planting, and leaf collection.
- Ensure work is completed safely and productively.
- Monitor and empty trash and recycling receptacles as needed.
- Monitor pedestrian areas for debris, appearance, and safety issues; clear walks and perform other maintenance as needed.
- Monitor storm drains and keep them clear.
- Apply pesticides and maintain the pesticide application log.
- Attend required safety and pesticide update training.
- Operate grounds equipment safely and professionally, and perform maintenance and minor repairs on it.
- Assist the grounds lead and Director of Grounds in supervising student labor.
- Train the Groundskeeper II and student labor in maintenance and landscaping skills.
- Work with other crew members to remove snow from campus sidewalks, parking lots, driveways, and steps.
- Report to work during College closures or delayed starts and respond to weather or other emergencies when called.
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical insurance plan
- Life insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Generous time off
- Parental leave
- Homebuyer assistance
- Tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under age 24
- College contribution of 8% of base salary to a retirement account upon eligibility
- Additional 0.5% matching retirement contribution
- College retirement contributions are immediately and fully vested
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
