Groundskeeper - Eastern Mennonite University Facilities

Compensation

The hourly rate for this position is $17.00 to $19.00.

Benefits

Aramark offers comprehensive benefit programs and services for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, and work/life resources. Additional benefits may include retirement savings plans like 401(k) and paid days off such as parental leave and disability coverage. Benefits vary by location and are subject to any legal requirements or limitations, employee eligibility status, and where the employee lives and/or works.

Job Responsibilities

• Maintains and improves facility grounds based on established sustainability guidelines
• Applies planned designs to resolve landscaping needs
• Performs tasks such as planting, mowing, weeding, fertilizing, sweeping, raking, salting, shoveling snow, removing ice, etc
• Operates various types of equipment including power mowers, saws, weed eaters, hedge trimmers, sprayers, etc
• May be required to operate trucks, tractors and attachments used to maintain grounds as needed
• Responsible for cleaning and upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, etc
• Performs regular maintenance and minor repairs on lawn equipment and tools
• Adheres to all safety policies and procedures and reports any malfunctions/defects to supervisor immediately

Qualifications

• Previous experience in groundskeeping/horticulture preferred
• Non-commercial driver's license required
• Working knowledge of groundskeeping principles and power landscape equipment
• Must be able to adhere to safety procedures
• Work involves exposure to unusual elements and extreme temperatures
• This role may have physical demands including, but not limited to, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling and/or extended walking and standing
• This role may also require uniforms and/or usage of Personal Protective equipment (PPE)