Groundskeeper Landscape A Behrend
Groundskeeper Landscape A Behrend
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State Behrend is searching for a full time Groundskeeper Landscape A to join their team. Duties include:
- Mow trim fertilize aerate roll seed reseed irrigate topdress dethatch lawns including athletic areas
- Identify and treat common lawn diseases weeds and insect pests. Identify and treat common insect pests and diseases of flowers trees and shrubs
- Apply spray material and fertilizers to trees and shrubs
- Prepare and mix chemicals per label instructions
- Care for indoor plants as directed
- Control pests using various acceptable methods. Layout and line athletic areas and erect equipment as required
- Remove brush leaves grass clippings paper spoil cinders and rubbish from walks roads curbs parking lots lawns and other College property
- Operate trucks tractors front end loader back hoe power mowers sprayers spreaders york rake chain saw lawn mowers chipper stump grinder specialty grounds equipment and other landscape and light construction equipment
- Establish sub grades and finish grades for lawns athletic areas etc.
- Erect or remove various types of fence posts traffic and directory signs dig holes trenches ditches foundations for construction and repair as directed
- Remove snow and ice as scheduled spread antiskid and chemical ice and snow remover on walks steps and roads operate large and small snow plows and blowers
- Vacuum and sweep walks and drives clean catch basins and road drains
- Plant transplant prune feed cultivate remove trees flowers and shrubs
- Make minor repairs and adjustments to chain saw mowers trimmers and other small equipment in the field
- Perform daily checks on assigned vehicles and equipment
- Pump gasoline
- Set up safety equipment and barriers around work zone
- Spot clean areas of buildings
- Assist maintenance mechanics as required
- Replace interior and exterior burned out light bulbs
- Move furniture and equipment set up for events and take down clean up after events
Job Requirements: Requires the use of commercial English grammar and arithmetic such as addition subtraction multiplication and division including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas charts tables drawings specifications schedules wiring diagrams together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting preparation interpretation use and checking of reports forms records and comparable data. A Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicators License Core 0 Category 6 Category 7 and Category 22 is required upon hire. Over 3 months up to and including 12 months of effective experience.
Work Schedule:6:30 a.m. 3:00 p.m.
Days Off:Saturday Sunday
NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES THAT YOU OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE AS A PART OF YOUR JOB DUTIES. A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE AND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO STANDARD BACKGROUND CHECKS.
Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Please upload a cover letter and resume at time of application. Review of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
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CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988 Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security such as those concerning alcohol and drug use crime prevention the reporting of crimes sexual and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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