Campus Groundskeeper I — Landscape & Maintenance Pro

Dickinson; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

comprehensive medical insurance

life insurance

flexible spending accounts

generous time off

parental leave

homebuyer assistance

tuition benefits for eligible depend­/

Job summary

Dickinson College, located in Carlisle, PA, seeks a Groundskeeper I to maintain the campus appearance through mowing, planting, pruning and routine maintenance. You will work with a grounds crew to ensure safe, clean and attractive outdoor spaces that reflect the college's sustainability goals.

The role requires operating grounds equipment, supervising student workers, and supporting safety and pesticide trainings.

Qualifications

• Required: Highschool Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture, landscaping contracting.
• Must have a PA Commercial Pesticide Applicator License Category 23 Parks/Schools Pest Control, or obtain within six months of hire.
• Must have a PA Class B CDL.
• Ability to obtain a Forklift Operators certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintains individual campus zone including mowing, fertilizing policing, irrigating, seeding, aerating, pruning, planting, leaf collection, etc.
• Ensures work is done in a safe and productive manner.
• Ensures that all trash and recycling receptacles are monitored and emptied as needed.
• Monitors pedestrian traffic areas for debris, appearance and safety issues.
• Blows off walks and performs other maintenance as needed.
• Also monitors storm drains and keeps clear.
• Makes pesticide applications and maintains pesticide application log.
• Attends safety and pesticide update trainings as required.
• Operates all grounds equipment in a safe and professional manner.
• Perform maintenance and minor repairs on grounds equipment.
• Assists grounds lead and Director of Grounds with supervising the work of student labor.
• Trains the groundskeeper II and student labor in maintenance and landscaping skills.
• Works with other grounds crew members to remove snow from campus sidewalks, parking lots, driveways, and steps.

Education

High school Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture, landscaping contracting

Job description

Dickinson College, located in Carlisle, PA, seeks a Groundskeeper I to maintain the campus appearance through mowing, planting, pruning and routine maintenance. You will work with a grounds crew to ensure safe, clean and attractive outdoor spaces that reflect the college's sustainability goals.

The role requires operating grounds equipment, supervising student workers, and supporting safety and pesticide trainings.