Maintenance Worker (General) A Harrisburg (Groundskeeper/Landscaping)
Pennsylvania State University
Middletown, PA
Full-time
Maintenance
Posted on April 1, 2024
Maintenance Worker (General) A Harrisburg (Groundskeeper/Landscaping)
Penn State Harrisburg is searching for a full time Maintenance Worker (General) A - (Landscape/Grounds) . Duties include:
- Plant, transplant, weed, spray, prune, and cultivate trees, grass, shrubbery, etc.
- Apply herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers
- Fertilize, mow, and seed lawns as required
- Assist immediate supervisor in compiling daily work schedules
- On a daily basis, work with and assist employees in proper landscape methods and procedures
- Correct improper methods and procedures
- Inspect all grounds, lawns, landscaped areas
- Inspect all grounds, lawns, landscaped areas, and landscaping on a regular basis to ensure that they are maintained in a neat, clean and orderly condition
- Report conditions and correct where necessary
- Distribute materials, equipment and tools as necessary
- Install all landscape areas on campus; plant and landscape materials; maintain job-progress records and prepare necessary reports
- Interpret simple sketches and/or specifications
- Operate front-end loader for earth moving and vehicle loading operations; perform minor repairs and adjustments
- Operate trucks, tractors, power grounds equipment, power saws, chain saws, pneumatic hammers
- Maintain athletic areas; mark fields
- Remove snow and ice as directed; spread chemicals, sand, cinders and other anti-skid material on walks, roadway and parking areas
- Assist with other services, i.e., preparation and setups for special events and clean up following the events
- Report needed repairs on or about building or grounds to the supervisor
- Operate University vehicle as required
Job 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. A Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator`s License Category 6 and 7 required. 9 to 12 months of effective experience.
Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Days Off: Saturday, Sunday
NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES THAT YOU OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE AS A PART OF YOUR JOB DUTIES. A VALID DRIVER`S LICENSE AND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO STANDARD BACKGROUND CHECKS.
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Apply online at https://psu.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/PSU_Staff/job/Penn-State-Harrisburg/Maintenance-Worker--General--A-Harrisburg--Groundskeeper-Landscaping-_REQ_0000051573
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