Landscaper/Driver (M-F, 6am to 3pm)

About the role

Possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license and report changes in driver's license status to supervision immediately. Skillfully and safely operate various stick shift and automatic transmission trucks, tractors, skid loaders, and other landscape equipment. Perform labor for groundskeeping services on the Temple University Health Sciences Campus and related areas as assigned. This includes landscape/horticultural work, turf care, athletic field maintenance, litter/trash removal, snow removal, hard surface cleaning, and other duties as directed. Follow University work rules and safety procedures in the completion of assigned tasks. Maintain work areas and equipment in a safe and orderly condition. Professionally interact with others. Report unsatisfactory conditions to the proper supervisor. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Drive skillfully and safely operate both manual and automatic transmission trucks, tractors, skid loaders, and other landscape equipment.
• Obey all traffic laws while performing assigned driving duties.
• Report accidents or traffic violations that occur while operating Temple vehicles, as well as any changes in driver's license status, to supervision immediately.
• Perform routine vehicle checks and basic maintenance.
• Landscape: plant and transplant, prune, edge and prepare planting beds, mulch, leaf removal, weed control, and vacant land management.
• Turf care: establish and renovate lawns from seed/sod, mow using riding and walk-behind equipment, fertilize, aerate, and string trim.
• Litter/trash removal: empty outdoor trash and recycling receptacles and cigarette burns, remove litter from campus by machine and manually; service outdoor special events on campus.
• Snow removal: demonstrate flexibility and willingness to work at all hours/days during snow removal operations, with proper notice; mandatory overtime work during snow removal and other emergency circumstances is required.
• Hard surface cleaning: operate sidewalk sweepers, litter vacuums, pressure wash machines, and hand-held equipment and tools in the cleaning of outdoor hard surface areas; perform routine equipment maintenance and small repairs.

Requirements

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of verifiable full-time employment or college-level coursework in groundskeeping, landscaping, horticulture, or a related field.
• Valid U.S. driver's license or ability to obtain one if hired.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to drive stick shift vehicles.
• Ability to drive skillfully and safely.
• Ability to perform landscape duties.
• Skillfully operate skid loaders, tractors, and other common landscape equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of grounds-keeping, landscaping, and horticulture.
• Ability to understand and follow written instructions.
• Ability to carry out litter and trash removal.
• Ability to carry out snow removal; mandatory overtime work during snow removal and other emergency circumstances is required.
• Ability to carry out hard surface cleaning.

Pay

Hourly Rate: $23.87

Schedule

Must be flexible to work at all hours/days during snow removal operations, with proper notice; mandatory overtime work during snow removal and other emergency circumstances is required.