Groundskeeper

Bucknell University

5d • $16 - $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Bucknell University is currently accepting applications for a Groundskeeper I or II. As a member of the essential services team, the successful candidate will perform general landscape and grounds maintenance functions, including: turf grass management, refuse collection, snow removal, event support, pest control, and pressure washing. The Groundskeeper II may also serve as a team lead on projects with a team of other Groundskeepers and/or in coordination with other trades.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED
• Up to 1 year of landscaping/equipment experience
• Valid driver’s license
• High school diploma or GED
• 2+ years of landscaping and equipment experience
• Valid driver’s license
• Pesticide certification

Nice To Haves

• Vocational/technical training or degree
• 2+ years of landscaping and equipment experience
• Vocational/technical training or degree
• 4+ years of landscaping and equipment experience
• Commercial driver’s license

Responsibilities

• Maintain athletic fields and campus turf (mowing, aerating, seeding/sodding, irrigation, lining, pest/disease control)
• Install and maintain landscaping (planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching)
• Collect and transport trash and recycling
• Service equipment (sharpen blades, replace filters/belts, maintain irrigation systems)
• Assist with event setup/breakdown and moving furniture
• Operate equipment (chainsaws, trimmers, blowers, tractors, backhoes, forklifts)
• Perform snow removal (plowing, shoveling)
• Lead grounds projects and coordinate with team/trades
• Develop material lists and project schedules
• Recommend construction methods, details, and materials
• Maintain pesticide certification

Benefits

• Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to): 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!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves.
• Additionally, 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
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees