Groundskeeper

Position Title:

Groundskeeper

Position Type:

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Categories:

Staff Non-exempt

Job Summary:

Bucknell University is currently accepting applications for a Groundskeeper I or II. As a member of the essential services team, the successful candidate will perform general landscape and grounds maintenance functions, including: turf grass management, refuse collection, snow removal, event support, pest control, and pressure washing. The Groundskeeper II may also serve as a team lead on projects with a team of other Groundskeepers and/or in coordination with other trades.

Job Duties:

Reporting Relationship

• Reports to the Grounds Crew Leader

Work Setting/Schedule

• On-campus

• Monday – Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm

• Essential services staff are required to report to work during times of campus closure or emergencies

What You Will Do

As a Groundskeeper I or II, you will:

• Maintain athletic fields and campus turf (mowing, aerating, seeding/sodding, irrigation, lining, pest/disease control)

• Install and maintain landscaping (planting, pruning, watering, weeding, mulching)

• Collect and transport trash and recycling

• Service equipment (sharpen blades, replace filters/belts, maintain irrigation systems)

• Assist with event setup/breakdown and moving furniture

• Operate equipment (chainsaws, trimmers, blowers, tractors, backhoes, forklifts)

• Perform snow removal (plowing, shoveling)

• The job descriptions listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive. Additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.    

Groundskeeper II will also:

• Lead grounds projects and coordinate with team/trades

• Develop material lists and project schedules

• Recommend construction methods, details, and materials

• Maintain pesticide certification

What You Will Bring

Required

Groundskeeper I

• High school diploma or GED

• Up to 1 year of landscaping/equipment experience

• Valid driver’s license

Groundskeeper II

• High school diploma or GED

• 2+ years of landscaping and equipment experience

• Valid driver’s license

• Pesticide certification

Preferred, But Not Required

Groundskeeper I

• Vocational/technical training or degree

• 2+ years of landscaping and equipment experience

Groundskeeper II

• Vocational/technical training or degree

• 4+ years of landscaping and equipment experience

• Commercial driver’s license

Physical Requirements

• Outdoor work in all weather conditions

• Frequent noise and exposure to machinery, vehicles, heights, electricity, and chemicals

• Lift 50+ lbs regularly

• Exposure to dust, fumes, and respiratory irritants

• Frequent physical activity (bending, kneeling, climbing, pushing/pulling)

Pay Rate

Groundskeeper I: $16.00 - $19.45

Groundskeeper II: $17.16 - $21.45

Job Exempt:

No

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy. 

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US without a need for current or future visa sponsorship.

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role; 
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
• A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card 

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Inclusive Excellence:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community.  We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings.  We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify

Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program.  We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.

For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.