Groundskeeper (Seasonal/Casual Part-Time) 2 Positions (Staff)

Position Title Groundskeeper (Seasonal/Casual Part-Time) 2 Positions (Staff) Division Facilities Management & Construction(DIV) Department Facilities & Grounds Job Description

This is a seasonal position responsible to perform a variety of duties related to routine grounds maintenance for all College facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate power lawn machinery and tractors.
• Weed, top dress, and water all flower beds.
• Mow and water grass.
• Trim shrubbery.
• Remove debris from walkways and lawns.
• Clean building entrances (i.e., empty trash, sweep, clean glass, etc.)
• Complete work orders and return them to the appropriate location in the Facilities and Grounds Department.

NON-ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment.
• Maintain up-to-date with professional credentials best practices and current disciplines including continued educational requirements through certifications, seminars, training programs, etc.
• Maintain and develop work-related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional and cross-training opportunities.
• Attend all required meetings and training
• Perform additional grade-level support duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE AND/OR TRAINING

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid driver's license.

CLEARANCES REQUIRED

The successful candidate will be required to obtain/provide the following clearances prior to hire:

• PA Child History clearance
• PA Criminal Record Check clearance
• FBI Federal Criminal History Record

Preferred Qualifications

None

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (Typically required on a regular basis to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.)

CONSTANTLY INCURRED (more than 75% time on the job)

• Ability to stand & walk
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reaching at a high or low level
• Repetitive finger movement
• Ability to use both hands & both legs
• Ability to balance
• Ability to stoop
• Ability to repeatedly bend
• Specific visual requirements
• Use of depth perception
• Use of color vision

FREQUENTLY INCURRED (25 - 75% time on the job)

• Ability to sit
• Ability to carry, push, & pull
• Ability to kneel
• Ability to communicate orally & hear the conversation
• Ability to pull hand over hand
• Repetitive twisting or pressure involving wrists or hands
• Ability to operate truck/motor vehicle

OCCASIONALLY INCURRED (up to 25% time on the job)

• Ability to crawl
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to use legs/arms to climb

Salary $12.72/hour Schedule Days/Hours Monday - Hours Will Vary - Up to 25 Hrs/Wk, Tuesday - Hours Will Vary - Up to 25 Hrs/Wk, Wednesday - Hours Will Vary - Up to 25 Hrs/Wk, Thursday - Hours Will Vary - Up to 25 Hrs/Wk, Friday - Hours Will Vary - Up to 25 Hrs/Wk

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S-2023-194-P Number of Vacancies 2 Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 05/07/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

Please be prepared to upload a required resume and provide three (3) professional, not personal references with this application process. The employment application must be completed in its entirety.

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