Position Information

Requisition Number
P01072

Position Type
Staff

Department
Maintenance Operations

Working Title
Groundskeeper

Classification
Grounds Keeper - S5071

Position Summary Information

Nature of position
Permanent, Part-time

If Temporary, Start Date

If Temporary, End Date

If part-time, hours per week

If part-time, percent time

Days Worked
Monday - Friday

Hours/Shift worked
7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Union
AFSCME

Posting Detail Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Facilities Department is accepting applications for 2 Groundskeeper positions. This is semi-skilled work in the care of the grounds of a state institution, facility, or public building. Work involves responsibility for the appearance and general care of the University grounds and athletic fields and may include seasonal lead work of a small group of employees or resident helpers engaged in cleaning and other simple grounds keeping activities. Work involves considerable physical and manual labor throughout the year exposed to the elements.

Located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University of Pennsylvania is one of the 10 public universities of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. Our pillars of distinction include exceptionally strong student-faculty relationships, numerous programs of distinction, a beautiful campus and vibrant location, and successful job placement for our students. Our students' success, both inside and outside of the classroom, is our highest priority, and we provide numerous opportunities to facilitate their academic, personal, and social growth and development. Almost 70 baccalaureate programs are available for our 6,000 students to find their path. Approximately one thousand graduate students enroll in 21 master's and three doctoral programs. Our faculty are highly respected in their fields and dedicated to the success of students in the classroom, research labs, and in campus life. Over 66,000 alumni live in all 50 states and in 72 countries around the world. We seek individuals who embrace and value our EPPIIC values of exploration, public mission, professionalism, inclusion, integrity, and compassion.

Hourly Rate: $15.73 plus comprehensive benefits starting on the first day of employment, including:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Group life insurance
• Voluntary Group Life and Accident Insurance: Available for purchase.
• Long Term Disability Insurance: Available for purchase.
• Retirement
• Tuition waiver
• Vacation leave
• Sick leave
• Holiday leave

For details visit: https://www.passhe.edu/hr/benefits/documents/benefit-summaries/pebtf-summary.pdf
At Millersville University we are committed to fostering a learning and working environment that promotes the intersectionality of diversity to foster a climate of inclusion. Employing our EPPIIC values and the principles of Inclusive Excellence, we hold that an inclusive community is a core value that is an essential part of the foundation for our learning and working environment. Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented populations are encouraged to apply.

Required Qualifications

• One year of experience in grounds keeping work OR any equivalent combination of experience and training.
• Knowledge of:
  • grounds keeping and simple horticultural practices.
  • the care of lawns, flowers, trees, and common shrubs.
  • the potential hazards of toxic chemical pesticides and herbicides, and the safety precautions required to minimize these hazards.
• Ability to:
  • interpret pesticide and herbicide label directions and related literature.
  • maintain and make ordinary repairs to machinery, equipment and improvements, such as walks, lanes parking places, sheds, and benches.
  • lay out and participate in planting, watering, sodding, spraying and trimming and cleaning work in lawns, gardens and walks.
• Good physical condition to permit long hours of outdoor physical labor.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook.
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Valid driver's license.
• Successful interview.
• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current Pesticide/Herbicide Apllicator license.
• Graduation from a related trade school or degree in related field.

Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lay out and participate in planting, watering, sodding, spraying and trimming and cleaning work on lawns, gardens and walks.
• Participate in the maintenance and marking of athletic fields.
• Remove dirt, rubbish, snow, leaves and other refuse and maintains roads, lawns, sheds, benches and parking places.
• Operate mechanized and motorized grounds keeping equipment such as gang mowers, rollers, and roto-tillers.
• Participate in filling, surfacing, hauling and fertilizing operations.
• Prepare reports and keep records of time, materials and equipment.
• Perform related work as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Essential Functions

Working Conditions and Physical Effort - (Essential Functions)

• Significant amount of physical effort required.
• Moderate exposure to physical risks.
• Ability to sit/stand for long lengths of time.
• Must work outside for up to 8 hours a day.
• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 50 pounds.
• This position requires working in ice, snow, rain, and sunny conditions, and other adverse working conditions.
• Individuals must work mostly outdoors all year round, but some work is indoors.
• Work in conditions from 0°F to 100°F.
• Work environment may be dry, wet, humid, noisy from other construction activities or operation of building/grounds equipment.
• Will encounter presence of dust, odors, debris, chemicals, and other potentially hazardous materials.
• May have to work in cramped spaces and otherwise uncomfortable positions in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment, when necessary, hard hats, respirators, eye protection, hearing protection, etc.

Posting Open Date
04/29/2024

Posting Close Date
05/12/2024

Full Consideration Date

Special Instructions to Applicants

• This position is represented by a labor union and is subject to the terms and conditions of the AFSCME Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• This position is designated an essential employee position. Employee is expected to report to work during their designated shift during emergency situations, university closures or delays. Work performed during these events will require duties typically outside normal job duties and functions.
• Must attain State certification as a pesticide applicator within one year of hire and maintain proficiency.

Quicklink for Posting/Requisition
https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/11630

Applicant Documents
Required Documents Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Resume

Unofficial Transcripts 1

Unofficial Transcripts 2

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

If you do not have a valid driver's license, is there any reason that would prohibit you from obtaining one?

• Yes
• No