Grounds III

About the role

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Schedule

Grounds III Monday – Friday | 6:00 a.m. – 2:30 p.m.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine grounds maintenance, including mowing, trimming, edging, blowing, litter collection, weed control, leaf removal, and landscape bed maintenance.
• Plant, water, prune, mulch, fertilize, and maintain trees, shrubs, flowers, and other landscaped areas.
• Operate grounds equipment, including mowers, trimmers, utility vehicles, snow removal equipment, and hand tools.
• Conduct daily equipment inspections and report maintenance or repair needs.
• Assist with snow and ice removal activities, including plowing, shoveling, salting, and emergency weather response.
• Support maintenance of athletic fields and assist with campus events, site preparation, and special projects.
• Inspect campus grounds for safety hazards and report issues related to sidewalks, parking lots, drainage systems, landscaping, and other outdoor facilities.
• Follow all safety procedures, departmental standards, and College policies.
• Assist Facilities and Maintenance staff with departmental projects as needed.
• Support operations across multiple campus locations.
• Participate in emergency response and recovery activities.
• Attend required training and safety meetings.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 years previous groundskeeping, landscaping, agricultural, or related outdoor work experience
• Experience operating commercial grounds equipment preferred.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work safely in various outdoor conditions and weather environments.
• Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with students, employees, and visitors.
• Successful completion of a criminal background check, pre-employment physical, and drug screening.
• Availability to participate in mandatory snow removal and emergency operations.

Pay

Starting Hourly Rate: $25.12 per hour. May qualify for additional hourly compensation based on certifications.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, prescription plans
• 403B pension plan
• Life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• Generous paid time off
• Tuition waivers
• Tuition assistance
• Wellness center
• Cafeteria
• Free parking on a beautiful Bucks County campus