Groudskeeper

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Groudskeeper

Category:

Education

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Department:

Facilities Management

Locations:

Lancaster, PA

Posted:

Apr 27, 2023

Closes:

Open Until Filled

Type:

Full-time

Position ID:

161460

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About Franklin & Marshall College:

Franklin & Marshall College is a residential college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate liberal education. Its aims are to inspire in young people of high promise and diverse backgrounds a genuine and enduring love for learning, to teach them to read, write, and think critically, to instill in them the capacity for both independent and collaborative action, and to educate them to explore and understand the natural, social, and cultural worlds in which they live. In so doing, the College seeks to foster in its students' qualities of intellect, creativity, and character, that they may live fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully to their occupations, their communities, and their world.

Job Description:

Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time Groudskeeper

Job Details:

Location

: F&M Campus - Lancaster, PA

Classification

: Full-time, Nonexempt

Schedule

: 40 hours, M-F 7:00 am - 3:30 pm

Reports to

: Grounds Supervisor

Department

: Facilities

Job Description:

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the College landscape and snow removal. The Groundskeeper will assist other trades as needed.

Essential Functions:

Perform all aspects of lawn, tree/shrub, and planting bed maintenance, irrigation and health care. Perform all aspects of artificial turf field maintenance.

Inspect and maintain all grounds equipment.

Maintain campus signage.

Perform all aspects of snow removal.

Assist with trash and recyclables collection and disposal.

Assist Special Work Assignment Team on college events.

To learn more about the Facilities Management Department, please click HERE

Requirements:

High school diploma or GED is required

Entry level position no experience is required

Valid PA drivers license is required

Forklift/aerial lift certification within 1 year of hire is required

Certified chemical applicators license or tech within 6 months of hire is required

Ability and willingness to provide excellent service and to work in a collegial manner with students, faculty and staff, and other constituencies is essential.

Because this position requires driving for college business, the successful candidate must possess a U.S. or Canadian driver's license which has been valid for at least two years, have a driving record that is free from excessive motor vehicle violations within the last three years, and have had no convictions in the last 24 months for driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.

Additional Information:

Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications.

Franklin & Marshall College strongly encourages all employees to be fully vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus.

Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page

Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.

Application Instructions:

All submitted materials must be submitted via this online process. We regret we are unable to accept applications or resumes submitted via mail, email, or fax. As you are submitting your application via this online process, please ensure that you provide an accurate email address. You will then receive an acknowledgment indicating that your application materials have been received. Individuals who need accommodations due to a disability in order to submit an application or attend an employment interview should contact Human Resources at (717) 358-3996.

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Company info

Franklin and Marshall College
Website : http://www.fandm.edu