Groundskeeper - Facilities Buildings and Grounds
Penn State Health · Hershey, PA · Today
ManagementFull-time
Responsibilities
- Mowing, trimming, edging, landscape maintenance, mulching, planting, leaf removal, snow removal
- Operating commercial landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, blowers, and other power tools
- Assisting with herbicide and pesticide applications in accordance with safety standards and departmental procedures
Requirements
- High School Diploma or equivalent within six months of start date
- Two (2) years of horticulture experience required
- Valid PA Certified Public Pesticide Applicator License Cat 23 + Core, or obtain within 6 months of hire
- Minimum two (2) years of prior experience plowing snow with trucks and grounds equipment required
- Prior experience proficiently operating a skid loader required
Qualifications
This role requires a minimum score of 75% on a written and skills test covering operation of various landscape/lawn care equipment and tools, and operation of a skid loader.
Benefits
Includes medical, dental, and vision coverage with no waiting period, and a Total Rewards Program that highlights additional benefits such as employee wellness programs, fitness discounts, paid time off, personal time, and parental leave, retirement, identity theft protection, competitive pay, tuition reimbursement, and an employee recognition program.
Schedule
Evening Shift Differential: $2.00/hour
Pay
Competitive pay with no waiting period for medical, dental, and vision coverage.