Part Time Landscaper - Fullers Overlook

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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

The Penn State Fullers Overlook is seeking applicants for the part-time job of Landscaper. Penn State Fullers Overlook is located 16 miles northwest of Scranton near Waverly, PA.

Job duties to include:

• Mow, trim, fertilize, aerate, roll, seed, reseed, irrigate, topdress, and dethatch lawns. Identify and treat common lawn disease, weeds, and insects. Control pests
• Identify and treat common flower, tree, and shrub insect pests and disease; spray and fertilize; prepare and mix chemicals per label instructions
• Maintain trails, paths and other pedestrian routes on the property
• Maintain path along deer fence and monitor deer fence regularly for down trees and other damage
• Plant, transplant, prune, weed, feed, cultivate, and remove trees, flowers, and shrubs
• Erect, move, and remove equipment, fences, posts, traffic/directory signs
• Paint traffic lines, benches, fences, guardrails, signposts, fire hydrants, refuse containers, etc.
• Operate trucks, tractors, mowers, sprayers, spreaders, light construction/landscape equipment
• Establish sub-grades, finish grades for lawns
• Mix, pour, and finish concrete for patchwork and minor masonry repairs to curbs, walks, catch basins, etc.; lay asphalt material for patching roadways, walks, parking areas, etc.
• Set up safety equipment and barriers around work zone
• Conduct event set up, tear down, and clean up
• Perform vehicle and equipment checks; adjust, clean, oil, grease, inspect tire pressure, water, and anti-freeze levels; assist maintenance mechanics as directed
• Remove brush, leaves, grass clippings, paper, spoil, and rubbish from walks, roads, curbs, parking lots, lawns, and other University property. Remove paint and other materials defacing University property.
• Remove snow and ice from walks, roads, and parking lots; apply anti-skid materials
• Report unusual job conditions to supervisor

Requirements, qualifications, and/or competencies:

High school diploma

Previous experience in landscaping/grounds maintenance

Schedule:

Variable schedule Monday through Friday

20 hours per week

Compensation:

The starting rate for this job is $30/hour.

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 driver's license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

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