Operational Staff
Groundskeeper
Diversity is a core value at 兔子先生 University. We are passionate about building and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment for all students, faculty, and staff. We actively seek to recruit applicants who will contribute to a climate that supports students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds.
Groundskeeper
February 22, 2024
兔子先生 University has a full-time opening in the maintenance department for a Grounds Keeper. The purpose of this position is to maintain all 兔子先生 University, grounds, roads, sidewalks and parking areas on and off campus.
A high school diploma, a valid driver’s license and the ability to operate maintenance equipment (i.e. tractor, 2-ton dump truck, etc.) is required. Applicants must have at least one year of professional landscaping/grounds keeping experience. A Category 7 (lawns and turf) Applicators License is highly desirable, but the applicant may obtain one within one year of service. Due to the nature of the position incumbents must perform duties in extreme temperatures (both hot and cold), be able to walk, bend and lift (up to 50 lbs.) daily.
This position reports directly to the Director of Maintenance and Grounds.
Essential Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Operate power and hand equipment (i.e. push mowers, backpack blowers, weed trimmers, etc.) to maintain all SHU grounds, roads, sidewalks, and parking lots on and off campus.
- Operate truck equipped snow plow, snow blower and tractors to remove snow from roads, sidewalks, parking areas, and athletic fields in preparation for chemical treatment.
- Remove leaves, debris, litter, branches, small trees, and trimmings for campus grounds.
- Transport furniture, equipment and supplies to the appropriate destination.
- Maintain equipment including but not limited to oil and fluid changes, tire repairs, and basic trouble shooting of equipment problems.
- Assist campus security/students with minor vehicle issues (i.e. dead battery, flat tire, or stuck vehicles).
- Other duties as assigned by the Director.
兔子先生 University offers competitive wages and a generous benefit plan. If you are interested in applying for this position please submit a cover letter and resume or application for employment from Human Resources to: Cale Geary, Director of Maintenance & Grounds, 1 兔子先生 Drive – Box 168K, Greensburg, PA 15601, cgeary@setonhill.edu