Position Information

Requisition Number
Stu299P

Position Type
Student Worker

Department
Department of Student Workers

Job Title
Student Worker - Groundskeeper Assistant - Academic Year 2024-2025

Classification
Student Worker

Pay Rate
Starting rate $9.00/hr

Position Summary Information

Hours per week
Up to 30 hrs/week

Days Worked
Flexible

Hours/Shift worked
Flexible

Posting Detail Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

This is a semi-skilled position to care for the grounds of a state institution, facility, or public building. Work involves upkeep of the appearance and general care of the University grounds and athletic fields. May include seasonal work with a small group of employees or at an individual pace Work involves considerable physical and manual labor throughout the year including being exposed to the elements

Required Qualifications

• Knowledge of groundskeeping and simple care of lawns, flowers, trees, and common shrubs.
• Knowledge of the potential hazards of toxic chemical pesticides and herbicides, and the safety precautions required to minimize these hazards.
• Ability to participate in planting, watering, sodding, spraying and trimming and cleaning work in lawns, gardens and walks.
• Able to work outdoors being exposed to the elements and performing physical labor.
• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.
• Evidence of a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Successful interview.

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid driver's license.

Job Duties

• Participates in planting, watering, sodding, spraying and trimming and cleaning work on lawns, gardens and walks.
• Participates in the maintenance and marking of athletic fields.
• Removes dirt, rubbish, snow, leaves and other refuse and maintains roads, lawns, sheds, benches and parking places.
• Prepares reports and keeps records of time, materials and equipment.
• Performs related work as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Moderate amount of physical effort required.
• Moderate exposure to physical risks.
• Ability to sit/stand for long lengths of time
• 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.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment when necessary, hard hats, respirators, eye protection, hearing protection, etc.

Posting Open Date
04/26/2024

Posting Close Date
08/30/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Cover letter and resume are optional. We encourage you to upload your class schedule, which will help us to assist you with determining the best working hours during your academic and extra-curricular schedule.

Quicklink for Posting/Requisition
https://jobs.millersville.edu/postings/11676

Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

Resume

Class Schedule

Optional Documents

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Other Document 1

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* Are you currently attending Millersville University or will be at the time of employment?

• Yes
• No

* What days/hours are you available to work?
(Open Ended Question)

* What is your current major/minor?
(Open Ended Question)

* Are you currently on Millersville University Student Payroll?

• YES - I have another job on campus and am in the student payroll system.
• IN PROCESS - I am in the process of completing new hire paperwork with the Student Payroll Office for another job on campus.
• No.