Groundskeeper, Athletic Fields

Penn State University • Ferguson Township, PA

3d

About The Position

Penn State is searching for a full time Groundskeeper, Athletic Fields - Grade 7 to join the team. Duties include: Establish sub-grades, finish grades for lawns, athletic areas, etc. Cut, trim, fertilize, spray, aerify, roll, seed, re-seed and water lawns, including athletic areas Plant, transplant, prune, weed, feed, spray, cultivate flowers, trees, and shrubs Remove brush, leaves, grass clippings, paper, spoil, cinders, and rubbish from walks, roads, curbs, parking lots, lawns and other university property Paint benches, fences, guardrails, sign posts, fire hydrants, refuse containers, traffic lines, etc. Remove paint and other materials defacing the exterior of university property Operate trucks, tractors, hi-lifts, back-hoe, power mowers, sprayers, compressors, spreaders, pneumatic hammer, york rake, olsen grader, power saw, chain saw, and other landscape and light construction equipment Adjust, clean, oil, grease, inspect water level, anti-freeze and air pressure of tires on equipment Remove snow and ice from walks, roads, parking lots, and shrubbery Cinder roads, walks and parking lots Lay-out and mark athletic areas; erect equipment, as required Level, sweep and roll tennis courts Erect or remove various types of fences, posts, traffic and directory signs Control pests, using various acceptable methods Repair and adjust equipment, as required Report unusual job conditions to supervisor Lead a small group of laborers, as required Operate motor vehicle as required

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.
• Commercial public certification license for pesticide application to lawn and turf required.
• Over 3 months up to and including 12 months of effective experience.
• 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 Certification with Category 7 - Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
• A valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

Responsibilities

• Establish sub-grades, finish grades for lawns, athletic areas, etc.
• Cut, trim, fertilize, spray, aerify, roll, seed, re-seed and water lawns, including athletic areas
• Plant, transplant, prune, weed, feed, spray, cultivate flowers, trees, and shrubs
• Remove brush, leaves, grass clippings, paper, spoil, cinders, and rubbish from walks, roads, curbs, parking lots, lawns and other university property
• Paint benches, fences, guardrails, sign posts, fire hydrants, refuse containers, traffic lines, etc.
• Remove paint and other materials defacing the exterior of university property
• Operate trucks, tractors, hi-lifts, back-hoe, power mowers, sprayers, compressors, spreaders, pneumatic hammer, york rake, olsen grader, power saw, chain saw, and other landscape and light construction equipment
• Adjust, clean, oil, grease, inspect water level, anti-freeze and air pressure of tires on equipment
• Remove snow and ice from walks, roads, parking lots, and shrubbery
• Cinder roads, walks and parking lots
• Lay-out and mark athletic areas; erect equipment, as required
• Level, sweep and roll tennis courts
• Erect or remove various types of fences, posts, traffic and directory signs
• Control pests, using various acceptable methods
• Repair and adjust equipment, as required
• Report unusual job conditions to supervisor
• Lead a small group of laborers, as required
• Operate motor vehicle as required

Benefits

• Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed