What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Groundskeeper position at Shippensburg University?
Responsible for maintenance of all roads, grounds, walks, parking lots and athletic fields in a safe, clean, orderly and ready-for-use condition. These duties include work to accomplish seeding, planting, fertilizing, mowing, pesticide spraying, and leaf removal. Maintenance of trees, shrubbery and plants. Inspect and clean storm drains. Operate sweepers and snowplows. Accomplish leaf, trash, ice and snow removal. Employee operates portable snow blowers, leaf blowers, outdoor vacuum cleaners, fertilizer spreaders, rotary and reel-type riding mowers, verticut machine, aerator, rototiller and other items of grounds maintenance equipment. Accomplishes a scheduled equipment and tool preventive maintenance program in addition to those maintenance requirements resulting from seasonal operations such as storage, steam cleaning or make-ready-for-use, etc.
Operates equipment to work and line athletic and instructional fields; sets, adjusts and operates portable sprinklers; leads part-time student personnel as assigned and accomplishes assignments on an individual, group and crew basis to include planning and layout of work in support of the users ‘schedule.
During the period of the year following the grounds and leaf raking work, and when there is no snow or ice removal work, employee can be assigned general labor assignments to include non-technical painting, cleaning and other work appropriate to the weather. Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.
As a Facilities Division Employee I am deemed “essential” and must remain or report to work when classes are delayed or cancelled due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons. The provisions of Management Directive 530.17 are applicable in these situations and are available to me from my supervisor. Also, as a Facilities Division Employee, I may be utilized to work a rotational schedule to maintain coverage on the weekend (Saturday and Sunday).
Operates equipment to work and line athletic and instructional fields; sets, adjusts and operates portable sprinklers; leads part-time student personnel as assigned and accomplishes assignments on an individual, group and crew basis to include planning and layout of work in support of the users ‘schedule.
During the period of the year following the grounds and leaf raking work, and when there is no snow or ice removal work, employee can be assigned general labor assignments to include non-technical painting, cleaning and other work appropriate to the weather. Performs other job-related duties and responsibilities as may be assigned.
As a Facilities Division Employee I am deemed “essential” and must remain or report to work when classes are delayed or cancelled due to hazardous road conditions, emergency circumstances or for other reasons. The provisions of Management Directive 530.17 are applicable in these situations and are available to me from my supervisor. Also, as a Facilities Division Employee, I may be utilized to work a rotational schedule to maintain coverage on the weekend (Saturday and Sunday).
Minimum Qualifications
One year of experience in grounds keeping work and completion of the eighth grade; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.
All Shippensburg University employees are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the University’s core values of teamwork and collaboration, dependability, initiative, problem solving, and clear communication. University employees are expected to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills with all members of the campus community. They will strive to maintain integrity, effectiveness and efficiency by upholding customer service throughout all levels of performance.
University employees may work closely with individuals of diverse backgrounds and race, as well as those of differing religious affiliations, sexual orientation and gender. They are expected to treat individuals with respect and uphold an environment that is free of prejudicial, discriminatory or harassing conduct.
Safeguarding confidential, personal data and/or records of employees, students, customers and other related constituents is the responsibility of all University employees. It is the duty of all members of the University community to take part in the maintenance of a safe campus.
All Shippensburg University employees are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the University’s core values of teamwork and collaboration, dependability, initiative, problem solving, and clear communication. University employees are expected to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills with all members of the campus community. They will strive to maintain integrity, effectiveness and efficiency by upholding customer service throughout all levels of performance.
University employees may work closely with individuals of diverse backgrounds and race, as well as those of differing religious affiliations, sexual orientation and gender. They are expected to treat individuals with respect and uphold an environment that is free of prejudicial, discriminatory or harassing conduct.
Safeguarding confidential, personal data and/or records of employees, students, customers and other related constituents is the responsibility of all University employees. It is the duty of all members of the University community to take part in the maintenance of a safe campus.
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Detail Information
Open Date
03/25/2025
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
For full consideration all candidates should apply online at https://jobs.ship.edu with acceptance of materials continuing until the position is filled. Materials submitted in other formats including paper applications will not be considered. All applications and inquiries will remain confidential. Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania 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
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