Groundskeeper III

Position Details

Position Information


Position Title
Groundskeeper III


Division
Facilities Management & Construction(DIV)


Department
Facilities & Grounds


Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW:
This position is responsible to perform work on the college grounds. This is a semi-skilled position requiring heavy manual labor in the maintenance and upkeep of the college's grounds, buildings, athletic fields and related facilities. This position cuts grass, loads and unloads dirt, gravel, trash and other debris including the collection and disposal of refuse.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Monitor College exterior property to ensure buildings, grounds, and athletic fields maintain a professional appearance.
• Evaluate exterior areas of College buildings, including, but not limited to, driveways, roadways, sidewalks, parking lots, and playgrounds for unsafe conditions; and react promptly to remedy such conditions, e.g., snow/ice removal, removal of debris, erosion.
• Perform snow removal duties; remove snow from sidewalks and parking lots, and spreads salt on sidewalks and parking lots during icy conditions. This may require work during off-hours.
• Landscape ground areas, repair damaged ground areas, mow and trim grass, plant and prune trees and shrubs, mulch and maintain flowerbeds, clean drains, and pick up trash.
• Load and unload dirt, gravel, and other debris or plant growth.
• Perform routine and preventative fertilizing/feeding of trees, plants, shrubs, grass, etc. Apply herbicide and pesticide chemicals to grounds, trees, bushes, shrubs, and lawns to control plant diseases and insects.
• Conduct routine inspections, and perform minor repairs and preventative maintenance according to schedule to all groundskeeping equipment, and College vehicles including golf carts when necessary to ensure safe operation.
• Provide groundskeeping services to College sites as required. This may require travel to off-campus locations.
• Perform interior maintenance work when priorities warrant or when grounds maintenance must be canceled due to adverse weather conditions.
• Complete work orders; and return them to the appropriate location within the Facilities and Grounds Department.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in maintaining adequate inventory levels of grounds supplies.
• Move office furniture and office equipment as needed.
• Transport or deliver materials for College-sponsored activities.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work area and 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.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Basic knowledge of landscaping, pneumatic, hand and power tools.
• Basic knowledge of motorized and heavy equipment.
• Proficient verbal and written communication skills.
• Read, comprehend and follow instructions/work orders.
• Meticulous recordkeeping skills.
• Ability to consistently provide excellent customer service.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments, including managing multiple projects/tasks concurrently and meet varied deadlines.
• Ability to respond professionally to unpredictability.
• Identify problems and assist with problem solving.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two (2) years of work experience in horticulture, grounds maintenance, or landscape architecture required.
• Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards.
• Valid driver's license.
• Forklift operator certification must be obtained within 3 months of the date of hire, and it must be maintained through recertification.
• PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA Criminal Record Check Clearance, and FBI Federal Criminal History Record Clearance at the employee's expense.

Preferred Qualifications


N/A

Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• Ability to stand & walk
• Ability to carry, push, pull, sit, crawl & stoop
• Ability to repeatedly kneel, bend and balance
• Ability to use both hands & both legs
• Ability to use legs/arms to climb
• Repetitive twisting or pressure involving wrists or hands
• Reaching at high or low level
• Repetitive finger movement
• Ability to pull hand over hand
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to operate truck/motor vehicle
• Ability for rapid mental/muscular coordination simultaneously
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Audible Demands:

• Ability to communicate orally and hear conversation.

Visual Demands:

• Use of computer and internet/internet-based systems
• Reading and preparing documents, reports, presentations, etc.
• Use of depth perception and color vision

Environmental Conditions:

• Work outside or inside
• Work in heat between 90° - 100° and work in cold below 55°
• Work in excessive or frequent temperature changes
• Work in wetness or below ground
• Work with machinery with moving parts
• Exposure to constant noise above 85dB
• Exposure to vibration
• Exposure to irritant or toxic fumes
• Exposure to dust (more than nuisance)
• Exposure to grease, oils, gases and chemicals
• Work with ladders/scaffolding
• Work at excessive heights or in confined spaces
• Work alone

Hazards:

• Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) including proper shoe, eye and/or hearing protection, gloves, masks, etc. is required to be worn to prevent risk of injury or work-related illnesses.

Salary
$14.85/hour


Schedule Days/Hours
Monday - 7:00am - 3:30pm , Tuesday - 7:00am - 3:30pm , Wednesday - 7:00am - 3:30pm , Thursday - 7:00am - 3:30pm , Friday - 7:00am - 3:30pm


Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
S-2023-285-P


Number of Vacancies
1


Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date
10/26/2026


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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