Groundskeeper

Position Title

GroundskeeperPosition Type:

Full timeScheduled Weekly Hours:

40Categories:

Staff Non-exemptJob 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

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* Reports to the Grounds Crew Leader

Work Setting/Schedule

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• 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

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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

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Required

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