Grounds Worker

Inside Higher Ed; Huntingdon (Huntingdon County); On-site; USD 20,445 - 29,120; Full time

Job summary

A college campus is seeking a Grounds Worker responsible for maintaining clean and attractive grounds. Duties include mowing, watering, and preparing athletic fields, with requirements including experience in horticulture or landscaping and a valid driver's license. This full-time position offers a structured schedule and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in horticulture, landscaping, or grounds care.
• Basic knowledge of fertilizers and weed control.
• Ability to push, pull and lift 50 lbs regularly.
• Valid PA driver's license free of major violations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus grounds, including mowing and cleaning.
• Operate motorized grounds equipment.
• Prepare athletic fields for events.
• Assist with irrigation and maintenance of grounds.

Skills

Horticulture

Landscaping

Grounds care

Equipment operation

Physical endurance

Education

High school graduate or GED

Tools

Grounds equipment

Forklift

Job description

Grounds Worker

Posting Number: 20110635 | Pay Rate: $17.99/hour | Position Type: Facilities Services | Open Date: 09/12/2025 | Open Until Filled: Yes

Key Responsibilities

Under general supervision, performs necessary duties to maintain campus grounds clean, neat and attractive. Performs necessary preparations for scheduled events including athletics.

Essential Job Functions

• Maintain campus grounds: mowing grass, blowing down walks, pruning shrubs and trees, trimming, de‑weeding, edging sidewalks, flower beds, walls and curbs, and clean up and removal of leaves, dirt, debris and trash.
• Plant grass, trees, flowers, shrubs and plants; spray, broadcast, or inject lawns, trees, flowers, shrubs and plants with fertilizers, insecticides or fungicides.
• Clear snow and ice from walks, driveways, and college roads manually or using motorized equipment.
• Operate various motorized grounds equipment with or without attachments.
• Assist in preparing athletic fields for intercollegiate events, intramural contests, and other sports‑related activities.
• Irrigate athletic fields, lawns, flower and shrub beds as necessary with fixed or portable irrigation equipment.
• Clean out drainage ditches, culverts, and storm‑water inlets.
• Assist in loading and unloading supplies and equipment and perform deliveries.
• Perform necessary repairs and routine and planned maintenance on grounds equipment.
• Assist in the removal of trees, flowers, shrubs and plants as required.
• Record and notify supervisor of needed maintenance and repairs to equipment, vehicles or tools, as well as walkways, roads, athletic fields and grounds.
• Record and notify supervisor of elimination of safety hazards.

Position Qualifications

• Two years of experience within the last 5 years in horticulture, landscaping, grounds care, related field or qualified trainee.
• Basic knowledge of fertilizers and weed control.
• High school graduate or GED; ability to read, write and perform basic math.
• Ability to operate all college‑owned vehicles, grounds equipment and forklift.
• Ability to push, pull and lift 50 lbs regularly.
• Valid PA driver’s license free of major violations.

Supervision

• Oral and/or written instructions received from designated supervisor.
• Employees in this classification have no supervisory duties.

Physical Demands

Ability to lift equipment and plant material as required.

Special Instructions to Applicants

This position is for Monday – Friday 7am – 3pm.

Equity and Diversity Statement

Juniata College is committed to cultivating an equity‑minded and equity‑engaged campus culture, one that is inclusive and supportive of its students, faculty, and staff. We believe that all members of the College community share the responsibility to value diversity, seek equity, promote a sense of belonging. We seek candidates who are sensitive to the needs of an academic community that is diverse with regard to gender, race, ethnicity, religion, nationality, sexual orientation or identity, disability status, and protected veteran status. EOE.