Seasonal Grounds Assistant (Part-Time)
Seasonal Grounds Assistant (Part-Time)
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Job Description
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Shavers Creek Environmental Center is seeking a seasonal grounds assistant to aid fulltime grounds and facility staff with summer upkeep of trails and landscaping.
Established in 1976 Shavers Creek is an environmental education field laboratory seeking to enhance the quality of life of our local and global community by providing exemplary outdoor learning opportunities. Administered by Penn State Outreach the Center functions as a university field campus providing facilities and programming that meet the education and research needs of many academic disciplines.
The Center is located within Penn States 7000 acre Stone Valley Forest 13 miles south of State College. We traditionally offer summer camps environmental education programs natural/cultural history exhibits live amphibians and reptiles hiking trails native gardens and Aviary is one of the few federally and state licensed facilities in Pennsylvania providing perpetual care and housing for eagles falcons hawks and owls.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Perform routine maintenance of grounds and trails to include watering weeding planting mulching mowing landscaping cutting/moving brush and pruning shrubs etc.
- Operate tractors power grounds equipment power saws pneumatic tools hand tools rotary and riding mowers etc.
- Paint benches fences signposts etc.
- Conduct event set up tear down and clean up. Move furniture equipment and materials as required. Assist in setting up designated areas for various functions as required.
- Maintain tools equipment and work area in clean and orderly condition; report unusual conditions need for repairs or whenadditional supplies are neededto supervisor. Perform equipment checks; adjust clean oil grease inspect tire pressure etc.
- Remove brush leaves grass clippings paper spoil and rubbish from walks roads curbs parking lots lawns and other University property. Remove snow and ice from walks roads and parking lots; apply anti-skid materials.
- Report unusual job conditions to supervisor.
- Perform interior and exterior maintenance painting.
- May occasionally help clean hallways offices restrooms classrooms visitors center lounges utility rooms etc. using methods and materials specified by the supervisor.
- Unlock and lock building entrances and room doors; close and lock windows; turn out lights.
- Assist higher graded maintenance workers. Occasionally direct the work of part-volunteers as required.
- Perform other duties as needed.
Qualifications
- Must be able to communicate clearly with managers and other personnel.
- Be able to reach bend stoop and frequently lift up to 40 pounds; with or without accommodations
- Be able to work in a standing position for long periods of time (up to 8 hours)
Schedule:
Approximately 10-week position with possibility for extension and potential to work up to 40 hours per week as needed.
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.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 assault and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race color religion age sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability please contact .
Employment Type
Part-Time
