Equipment Operator A

Millersville University; Millersville (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage -Medical

Group Life Insurance

Retirement Plans - Choose from two

Tuition Waiver

Paid Time Off

Full Benefits Summary(PDF)

Job summary

Millersville University seeks an Equipment Operator A to perform groundskeeping and landscape maintenance year-round, with exposure to the elements. The role is permanent, full-time, and located on campus in Millersville, PA.

The position offers a competitive salary and benefits package as part of the university's housekeeping operations. The Equipment Operator A will operate and maintain various groundskeeping tools and power equipment, perform routine maintenance, and support upkeep of

Responsibilities

• Operate and service groundskeeping equipment; perform basic maintenance and safety checks.
• Care for and water plants, mow lawns, trim hedges, and apply appropriate landscaping methods.
• Maintain cleanliness of outdoor spaces, remove debris, and assist in minor repairs.
• Assist with campus grounds projects and seasonal tasks as assigned.

Skills

Equipment operation

Grounds maintenance

Manual labor

Tools

Power equipment

Lawn care tools

Job description

Equipment Operator A

Millersville University

Department:

Housekeeping

Nature of Position:

Permanent, Full-time

Job Summary/Basic Function

About the position:

The Equipment Operator A performs a variety of landscapemaintenance tasks to preserve and maintain the University groundsand athletic fields. Work involves considerable physical and manuallabor throughout the year exposed to the elements.

Join Our Team at MillersvilleUniversity!

Position Salary:

$36,831.00 annually

Plus a generous benefits package designed to support yourwell-being and future:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical,dental, and vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans - Choose from two excellentoptions
• Tuition Waiver - Invest in your education oryour family's
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick leave, andholidays to recharge
• Full Benefits Summary(PDF)

Why Millersville?

Nestled in beautiful Lancaster County,Pennsylvania, Millersville University is a proud member ofPennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. We're knownfor:

• Strong student-faculty connections
• 70+ undergraduate and 24 graduateprograms
• A stunning campus and vibrant community
• Outstanding job placement for graduates

With over 66,000 alumni across the globe, ourimpact is far-reaching-and growing.

Our Mission & Values:

At Millersville, we live by our EPPIIC values ofExploration, Public Mission, Professionalism, Inclusion,Integrity, and Compassion.

We are deeply committed to InclusiveExcellence -creating a welcoming, supportive environmentwhere everyone can thrive. We believe diversity is a strength, andwe actively seek individuals who bring unique perspectives andexperiences to our community.

Equal Opportunity for All:

Millersville University is an equal opportunityemployer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds andare committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination.Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Properly operate, care for and service power operated equipmentused for grounds keeping activities. Check fuel, oil, hydraulic, brake and battery fluid levels; add or change same as necessary;inspect and replace belts and hoses; change tires; install, remove, oil, grease and adjust grounds keeping equipment and/orattachments; wash and/or steam clean equipment and attachments.Perform preventative maintenance utilizing hand and/or power tools,such as sharpening blades, and minor repairs not requiring theservices of a mechanic. Clean and store equipment in propermanner.
• Use appropriate landscaping methods to care for, preserve andwater plants; sod, seed and fertilize lawns; prepare beds andproperly install appropriate plant material; apply pesticides, asnecessary. Properly prune trees and shrubs. Provide maintenance forannuals and perennials, water lawns and other plantings as needed.Properly mow, edge, weed and trim lawns with appropriate tools orhands, operate equipment properly to avoid injury to self andothers. Spray for broadleaf weeds and apply fertilizer andpesticides as needed (after attaining proper licensing). Installhard scape and maintain ponds to include feeding wildlife.
• Police campus grounds for litter/debris and empty exteriortrash receptacles. Rake and/or blow grass clippings and leaves; setup and operate sprinklers; remove debris from outdoor areas; andcut and remove trees/limbs. Service cigarettes urns. Assist inchemical cleaning and/or sandblasting/pressure washing of sidewalksor building surfaces to remove stains and graffiti. Assist in therepair of all sidewalks, fences, signs, parking lots, campusstreets and the occasional sink hole.
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