Groundskeeper

Bucknell University

15d•$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
Valid driver’s license
Groundskeeper I: Up to 1 year of landscaping/equipment experience
Groundskeeper II: 2+ years of landscaping and equipment experience
Groundskeeper II: Pesticide certification
Must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Groundskeeper I: Vocational/technical training or degree
Groundskeeper I: 2+ years of landscaping and equipment experience
Groundskeeper II: Vocational/technical training or degree
Groundskeeper II: 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 (Groundskeeper II only)
Develop material lists and project schedules (Groundskeeper II only)
Recommend construction methods, details, and materials (Groundskeeper II only)
Maintain pesticide certification (Groundskeeper II only)

Benefits

Flexible scheduling options determined by role
Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
10% employer contribution to retirement plan
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- and part-time employees)
Tuition remission for spouse/spousal equivalent (full-time members only)
Tuition programs for children (full-time members only)
Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
Comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Fitness center membership