Groundskeeper - Franklin & Marshall College

Job Description:

Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time Groundskeeper.

Job Details:

• Location: F&M Campus - Lancaster, PA
• Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt
• Schedule: 40 hours per week.
• Reports to: Grounds Supervisor
• Department: Facilities & Operations
• Approved Hourly Rate: $17.50 per hour.

Job Description:

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the College landscape and snow removal. This position also assists other trades as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Perform all aspects of lawn, tree/shrub, and planting bed maintenance, irrigation and health care. Perform all aspects of artificial turf field maintenance as needed.
• Inspect and maintain all grounds equipment.
• Maintain campus signage.
• Perform all aspects of snow removal.
• Assist with trash and recyclables collection and disposal.
• Assist Special Work Assignment Team on college events.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of professional grounds experience (landscape & snow removal experience).
• Ability and willingness to provide excellent service and to work in a collegial manner with students, faculty and staff, and other constituencies is essential.
• Valid PA drivers license and DOT physical required within 3 months of hire.
• Demonstrated commitment to community & belonging.
• Successful completion of background checks
• Successful interview.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.

Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page.

Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.

Application Instructions:

All submitted materials must be submitted via this online process. We regret we are unable to accept applications or resumes submitted via mail, email, or fax. As you are submitting your application via this online process, please ensure that you provide an accurate email address. You will then receive an acknowledgment indicating that your application materials have been received. Individuals who need accommodations due to a disability in order to submit an application or attend an employment interview should contact Human Resources at ....

If you experience difficulty submitting your resume or cover letter, please CLICK HERE for assistance. If you have previously applied online to a position at Franklin & Marshall College and want to check on your submission or make changes, please CLICK HERE to log back into your account.