Groundskeeper

About the role

Bucknell University is currently accepting applications for a Groundskeeper I or II. As a member of the essential services team, the successful candidate will perform general landscape and grounds maintenance functions, including: turf grass management, refuse collection, snow removal, event support, pest control, and pressure washing. The Groundskeeper II may also serve as a team lead on projects with a team of other Groundskeepers and/or in coordination with other trades.

Responsibilities

• Maintain athletic fields and campus turf (mowing, aerating, seeding/sodding, irrigation, lining, pest/disease control)
• Install and maintain landscaping (planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching)
• Collect and transport trash and recycling
• Service equipment (sharpen blades, replace filters/belts, maintain irrigation systems)
• Assist with event setup/breakdown and moving furniture
• Operate equipment (chainsaws, trimmers, blowers, tractors, backhoes, forklifts)
• Perform snow removal (plowing, shoveling)

Requirements

• Groundskeeper I: High school diploma or GED; up to 1 year of landscaping/equipment experience; valid driver’s license
• Groundskeeper II: High school diploma or GED; 2+ years of landscaping and equipment experience; valid driver’s license; pesticide certification

Preferred, but not required

• Groundskeeper I: Vocational/technical training or degree; 2+ years of landscaping and equipment experience
• Groundskeeper II: Vocational/technical training or degree; 4+ years of landscaping and equipment experience; Commercial driver’s license

Physical Requirements

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions
• Frequent noise and exposure to machinery, vehicles, heights, electricity, and chemicals
• Lift 50+ lbs regularly
• Exposure to dust, fumes, and respiratory irritants
• Frequent physical activity (bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling)

Pay and Benefits

The pay rate for Groundskeeper I is $16.00 - $19.45, and for Groundskeeper II is $17.16 - $21.45. The job is not exempt and there is no salary range. Benefits eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated through a total rewards package that includes: flexible scheduling options, medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options, an outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan, generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!), and tuition remission for yourself and your spouse/spousal equivalent, and various tuition programs for your children. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card. For more information about Bucknell's benefits, click here!

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Bucknell University is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.