Facilities & Grounds Assistant (Student Worker)

Ursinus; Collegeville (PA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Ursinus College is seeking a reliable groundskeeper to join a busy facilities team. You will complete maintenance tasks, mow lawns, prune shrubs, and help with carpentry and basic repairs to keep campus grounds safe and welcoming.

The role requires 1–2 years in facilities or groundskeeping, a high school diploma, and the ability to work with diverse staff. You will operate power equipment and collaborate with staff to maintain the college environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–2 years’ facilities or groundskeeping experience required.
• Knowledge and use of specialized grounds equipment and power tools.
• Excellent customer service skills and concern for the welfare of the college and community.
• Reliable worker who can perform routine tasks without supervision and set priorities.

Responsibilities

• Complete maintenance work orders & assignments in a timely manner.
• Perform basic service and repair on plumbing fixtures, open clogged lines and drains.
• Assist with carpentry and repair work.
• Operate power equipment and tools including saws, routers, drills, sanders, planers, drill presses and hand tools.
• Always obey safety requirements and procedures and post safety notices as needed.
• Mow lawns, prune bushes and trees, weed flower beds, edge walkways, remove leaves and debris, plant grass, trees and shrubs.
• Take on special landscaping or planting projects as needed by operations or grounds supervisor.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team to keep grounds and buildings well cared for.
• Move and store furniture, equipment, and supplies; clean storage areas.

Skills

Customer service

Reliability

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Grounds equipment

Power tools

Job description

Ursinus College is seeking a reliable groundskeeper to join a busy facilities team. You will complete maintenance tasks, mow lawns, prune shrubs, and help with carpentry and basic repairs to keep campus grounds safe and welcoming.

The role requires 1–2 years in facilities or groundskeeping, a high school diploma, and the ability to work with diverse staff. You will operate power equipment and collaborate with staff to maintain the college environment.