Driver/Groundskeeper (M-F, 6am to 3pm)

Temple University; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Temple University’s Main Campus Facilities Department is seeking a Driver/Groundskeeper on the Philadelphia campus. You will operate a range of landscape equipment, perform turf and landscape tasks, and assist with snow removal and general grounds maintenance.

Requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, at least two years of groundskeeping experience, and a valid U.S. driver’s license. Excellent safety practices and professional interaction are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least 2 years of groundskeeping/related experience.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license required.
• Equivalent education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate manual and automatic transmission trucks and landscape equipment.
• Perform landscape, turf, litter removal, snow removal, and hard surface cleaning.
• Maintain safe, orderly work areas and report hazards.
• Interact professionally with staff and follow safety procedures.
• Support outdoor events and campus grounds maintenance as assigned.

Skills

Drive stick shift

Safe driving

Landscape duties

Operate equipment

Groundskeeping knowledge

Follow instructions

Snow removal

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Temple University's Main Campus Facilities Department is searching for a Driver/Groundskeeper. Hourly Rate: $23.87 Position Summary Possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver’s license and report changes in driver’s license status to supervision immediately. Skillfully and safely operate various stick shift and automatic transmission trucks, tractors, skid loaders, and other landscape equipment. Perform labor for groundskeeping services on the Temple University Health Sciences Campus and related areas as assigned. This includes landscape/horticultural work, turf care, athletic field maintenance, litter/trash removal, snow removal, hard surface cleaning, and other duties as directed. Follow University work rules and safety procedures in the completion of assigned tasks. Maintain work areas and equipment in a safe and orderly condition. Professionally interact with others. Report unsatisfactory conditions to the proper supervisor. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
• A minimum of two (2) years of verifiable full-time employment or college-level coursework in groundskeeping, landscaping, horticulture, or a related field.
• Must have a valid U.S. driver’s license or the ability to obtain one if hired.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities

• Ability to drive stick shift vehicles.
• Ability to drive skillfully and safely.
• Ability to perform landscape duties.
• Skillfully operate skid loaders, tractors, and other common landscape equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of grounds-keeping, landscaping, and horticulture.
• Ability to understand and follow written instructions.
• Ability to carry out litter and trash removal.
• Ability to carry out snow removal; with mandatory overtime work during snow removal and other emergency circumstances is required.
• Ability to carry out hard surface cleaning.

Essential Functions of Position

Driving

• Skillfully and safely operate both manual and automatic transmission trucks, tractors, skid loaders, and other landscape equipment.
• Obeys all traffic laws in the performance of assigned driving duties.
• Reports accidents or traffic violations that occur while operating Temple vehicles, as well as any changes in driver’s license status, to supervision immediately.
• Performs routine vehicle checks and basic maintenance.

Landscape

• Plants and transplants, prunes, edges and prepares planting beds, mulch, leaf removal, weed control, and vacant land management.

Turf Care

• Establishes and renovates lawns from seed/sod, mows using riding and walk-behind equipment, fertilizes, aerates, and string trim.

Litter/trash removal

• Empties outdoor trash and recycling receptacles and cigarette burns, remove litter from campus by machine and manually.

Service outdoor special events on campus

Snow removal

• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to work at all hours/days during snow removal operations, with proper notice.
• MANDATORY OVERTIME WORK DURING SNOW REMOVAL AND OTHER EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES IS REQUIRED

Hard surface cleaning

• Operates sidewalk sweepers, litter vacuums, pressure wash machines, and hand-held equipment and tools in the cleaning of outdoor hard surface areas.
• Performs routine equipment maintenance and small repairs.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

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