Semi-Skilled Laborer - 4 positions

Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania•Slippery Rock, PA

38d•Onsite

About The Position

Mowing turf with rotary push and riding mowers, string trimmers Tree trimming and removal using chainsaws and hand trimming equipment General landscaping including: tree, flower and shrub planting, seeding and mulching Patching potholes and repairs to roads Snow removal Trash pick up Use of pickup trucks, dump trucks, box trucks, cargo vans, golf carts, utility carts, street sweeper and other various equipment Marking athletic fields Delivering supplies/equipment to campus locations, moving furniture within offices/ buildings Maintenance and repair of mowers, trimmers and other equipment Employee must hold a valid drivers license to operate any state owned vehicle or equipment Other duties as assigned

Requirements

One year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction.
A successful campus interview and passing a criminal background check required.
Employee must hold a valid drivers license to operate any state owned vehicle or equipment

Nice To Haves

Preference will be given to applicants who have landscape and grounds experience in an institutional environment and experience working with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

Mowing turf with rotary push and riding mowers, string trimmers
Tree trimming and removal using chainsaws and hand trimming equipment
General landscaping including: tree, flower and shrub planting, seeding and mulching
Patching potholes and repairs to roads
Snow removal
Trash pick up
Use of pickup trucks, dump trucks, box trucks, cargo vans, golf carts, utility carts, street sweeper and other various equipment
Marking athletic fields
Delivering supplies/equipment to campus locations, moving furniture within offices/ buildings
Maintenance and repair of mowers, trimmers and other equipment
Employee must hold a valid drivers license to operate any state owned vehicle or equipment
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Slippery Rock University provides a comprehensive package of employer benefits to eligible employees and their enrolled dependent(s), which include:
Medical, prescription drug, and supplemental benefits.
Generous retirement plans, two options:
Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)
State Employees' Retirement System (SERS)
Tuition benefits for employees and dependents.
Paid time off (holidays, sick leave, annual leave).
Employer-paid life insurance.
Voluntary insurances and additional retirement programs.
Specific benefits may vary based upon employee group and/or collective bargaining unit.