Groundskeeper Landscape A (Berks)

Penn State is searching for a full-time Groundskeeper Landscape A (Berks) to join the team.

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, fertilize, aerate, roll, seed, reseed, irrigate, topdress, dethatch lawns including athletic areas
• Identify and treat common lawn diseases, weeds, and insect pests
• Identify and treat common insect pests and diseases of flowers, trees, and shrubs
• Apply spray material and fertilizers to trees and shrubs
• Prepare and mix chemicals per label instructions
• Care for indoor plants as directed
• Control pests using various acceptable methods
• Layout and line athletic areas, and erect equipment as required
• Remove brush, leaves, grass clippings, paper, spoil, cinders, and rubbish from walks, roads, curbs, parking lots, lawns, and other college property
• Operate trucks, tractors, front end loader, back hoe, power mowers, sprayers, spreaders, york rake, chain saw, lawn mowers, chipper, stump grinder, specialty grounds equipment, and other landscape and light construction equipment
• Establish sub grades and finish grades for lawns, athletic areas, etc.
• Erect or move various types of fence, posts, traffic and directory signs, dig holes, trenches, ditches, foundations for construction and repair as directed
• Remove snow and ice as scheduled, spread anti-skid and chemical ice and snow remover on walks, steps, and roads
• Operate large and small snow plows and blowers
• Vacuum and sweep walks and drives
• Clean catch basins and road drains
• Plant, transplant, prune, weed, feed, cultivate, remove trees, flowers, and shrubs
• Make minor repairs and adjustments to chain saw, trimmers, and other small equipment in the field
• Perform daily checks on assigned vehicles and equipment
• Pump gasoline
• Set up safety equipment and barriers around work zone
• Spot clean areas of buildings
• Assist maintenance mechanics as required
• Replace interior and exterior burned out light bulbs
• Move furniture and equipment
• Set up for events
• Take down and clean up after events

Requirements

• Requires the use of commercial English, grammar, and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments, graduates, and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting, preparation, interpretation, use, and checking of reports, forms, records, and comparable data.
• Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator's License Category 6 and 7 required.
• 3 to 6 months of effective experience.
• Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check.
• Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

Schedule

7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday off.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Robust retirement plans
• Substantial paid time off including holidays, vacation, and sick time
• 75% tuition discount for employees, eligible spouses, and children

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. For details on starting pay rate and progression, refer to the Collective Bargaining Agreement.