Maintenance Worker, Area Landscape
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Job Location:
University Park, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
09-08-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
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If you are NOT a current employee or student please click Apply and complete the application process for external applicants.
JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Penn State is searching for a full time Maintenance Worker Area Landscape - Grade 8 to join the team. Duties include:- Plant transplant weed spray cultivate fertilize and apply herbicides to flowers trees and shrubs; remove broken or dead branches from trees or shrubs and remove flowers as directed
- Remove brush paper spoil and rubbish from walks roads curbs parking lots lawns and other University property on a daily basis
- Remove leaves grass clippings and cinders from walks steps roads curbs parking lots lawns and other University property
- Trim and/or remove vines from buildings as required
- Remove snow and ice from handicap ramps steps walks roads parking lots and shrubbery; cinder and salt roadways walks handicap ramps steps and parking lots using hand spreaders pick-up trucks etc.
- Remove paint and other materials defacing the exterior of University property as required
- Paint benches fences guardrails sign posts fire hydrants refuse containers traffic lines etc.
- Cut trim fertilize spray aerify roll seed re-seed rake and water lawns including athletic areas
- Operate trucks tractors power mowers sprayers compressors spreaders power sweepers pneumatic hammer chain saw and other landscape equipment
- Clean oil grease refuel and inspect water level fuel level anti-freeze and air pressure of tires on equipment
- Perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance to equipment such as changing filters adjusting belts etc.
- Erect and repair walkway posts and chains
- Assist in erecting or removing various types of fences posts traffic and directory signs
- Assist in laying asphalt patching materials
- Maintain assigned zone landscape storage facility and assigned tools in a neat clean and orderly condition
- Report general conditions and problems in assigned zone to group leader or supervisor as instructed
- Report unusual job conditions to group leader or supervisor
Job Requirements: Requires the use of simple writing adding subtracting whole numbers and the carrying out of instructions; and the use of fixed gauges and direct reading instruments and devices in which interpretation is not required. Must possess Pennsylvania Certified Applicator License category 6 and 7. 3 to 6 months of previous experience or on-the-job training.
Work Schedule:6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.
Days Off:Saturday Sunday
QUALIFICATIONS
MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE
3 to 6 months of previous experience or on-the-job trainingREQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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.Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT
This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement.
SALARY AND BENEFITS
For details on starting pay rate and progression please see the above collective bargaining agreement.
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information please visit our Benefits Page.
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 .
Key Skills
- Computer
- Freelance
- ICWA
- General Maintenance
- Fire Fighting
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