Groundskeeper - Refuse

Bucknell University

23h•$18 - $23•Onsite

About The Position

Bucknell University is currently accepting applications for a Groundskeeper - Refuse Truck. As a member of the essential services team, the successful candidate will perform general landscape and grounds maintenance duties as assigned, including turfgrass management, refuse collection, snow removal, event support, pest control, and pressure washing. Additionally, the candidate will operate and maintain a variety of hand- and motor-driven tools and equipment, as well as operate the refuse truck.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
2 years of landscaping and equipment experience
Valid Commercial Driver's License
All candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Vocational/technical training or degree
4+ years of landscaping and equipment experience
Pesticide license

Responsibilities

Drives and operates refuse truck, tractor trailer, and other vehicles that requires a commercial driver's license
Maintains and installs landscaping planting by pruning, planting, watering, weeding, edging, trimming, mulching, and composting.
Maintains turf grass as well
Collects and transports recycling and trash to transfer area
Maintains assigned equipment including sharpening blades, lubricants, filters, belts, and irrigation systems
Assists with events set-up and break-down and moving furniture
Operates small and large engine equipment such as chain saws, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, blowers, tractors, backhoes, and forklifts
Assists with plowing, shoveling, and removing snow
The job description's listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Benefits

Flexible scheduling options determined by role
Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
Tuition remission for themselves.
Full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children.
Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
Parental leave
An employee assistance program
Fitness center membership