Groundskeeper II

Position Summary:

The Groundskeeper II performs a variety of tasks as assigned within the facilities department.  Primary focus and responsibilities include grounds maintenance, special events (particularly those outdoors), athletic fields, trash removal, and the moving of equipment, furnishings, supplies, etc. to support college activities.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Maintain and enhance landscaping beds.
2. Mow grass, athletic fields, rake leaves, trim hedges and edge sidewalks and driveways
3. Participate in the removal of snow, ice, leaves and other debris
4. Operate such equipment as gasoline-powered mowers, shears, edgers, saws, sprayers, and leaf blowing machines
5. Clean gardening tools and make minor repairs to mowers and other grounds maintenance equipment
6. Set up for athletic events, mark athletic fields, prepare athletic surfaces by grading, raking, etc.
7. Set up for special events; tents, chairs, tables, etc.
8. Move equipment, furnishings, supplies, etc.
9. Assist in preparing seed beds, soil conditioning, and other horticultural materials
10. Assist in the planting, cultivating, of grass areas, shrubbery, flowers, bulbs, trees and plants
11. Plant and transplant flowers, shrubs, trees and other landscape items under direction of Supervisor
12. Participate in continuous quality improvement activities as needed/required i.e. attend trade shows and seminars
13. Perform other related work as assigned

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is required to stand; walk; sit; and is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this job. 

The individual is routinely exposed to outdoor weather and temperature extremes, indoor conditions and moderate noise level.

Qualifications/Prerequisites:

1.  COMMUNICATION

1. Good interpersonal communication skills

2.  SKILLS

2. Ability to work without direct supervision
3. Ability to lift 100 lbs
4. Ability to kneel, climb ladders of 40 feet, and climb stairs
5. Ability to understand mechanics and machinery to maintain and repair mowers, tractors,  and other vehicles
6. Ability to comprehend notices and directions, particularly with regard to equipment operation and maintenance manuals, and hazardous material data sheets
7. Ability to perform strenuous work under varying weather conditions
8. Ability to maintain effective working relationships with other employees
9. Ability to read, comprehend and follow oral and written instructions
10. Ability to stand and/or walk 90% of the workday
11. Some knowledge of basic grounds keeping and elementary horticultural practices and procedures
12. Some knowledge of pruning, spraying, and trimming requirements of shrubs and trees
13. Some knowledge of the layout of the college grounds area
14. Some knowledge of the hazards and applicable safety requirements of equipment and machines used

3.  EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE

1. One year of directly related grounds maintenance experience preferred.

4.  EDUCATION

1. High school diploma or GED equivalency

5.  LICENSES

1. Valid Pennsylvania driver’s license

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