Groundskeeper I

Dickinson College; Kentucky; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Dickinson College is seeking a Groundskeeper I to maintain the campus appearance and support grounds operations. This role involves daily maintenance activities, supervision of student workers, and safe operation of grounds equipment on a residential campus.

The ideal candidate brings a Highschool Diploma or GED, a PA pesticide license or ability to obtain within six months, and a PA Class B CDL. CDL and forklift certification are valued assets; willingness to work in all weather is required.

Qualifications

• PA Commercial Pesticide Applicator License required or obtain within six months.
• PA Class B CDL is required.
• Forklift certification preferred or obtainable after hire.

Responsibilities

• Maintains campus zones with mowing, fertilizing, irrigation, seeding, pruning, and debris removal.
• Monitors and empties trash/recycling, ensures clean pedestrian areas and safe surfaces.
• Performs pesticide applications and maintains related logbooks; attends trainings.
• Operates grounds equipment safely and performs routine maintenance.
• Assists in supervising student workers and trains staff in maintenance tasks.
• Assists with snow removal and responds to weather-related emergencies as needed.

Skills

PA Commercial Pesticide Applicator Lic

PA Class B CDL

Forklift Operator Certification

Education

Highschool Diploma or GED

Bachelor's Degree in Horticulture or Landscape Contracting

Job description

Posting Details

Dickinson College is a premier four-year residential liberal arts institution chartered in 1783 and widely recognized as a leader in global and sustainability education. Dickinson College is located in Carlisle, named a “most livable city” by Forbes and is minutes from the state capital of Harrisburg. The campus is connected to a vibrant downtown that offers eclectic dining, shopping and entertainment options. Within a two-hour drive are Philadelphia, Baltimore and Washington, D.C.; New York City is three hours away.

Dickinson College offers full-time employees a broad range of benefits, including a comprehensive medical insurance plan, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous time off, parental leave, homebuyer assistance, and tuition benefits for eligible employees and dependent children under the age of 24. Upon eligibility, the College contributes 8% of an employee’s base salary to a retirement account with an additional .5% matching contribution; all money paid by the college into the employee’s retirement plan is immediately and fully vested in the employee.

Below you will find the details for the position, including any supplementary documentation and questions you should review before applying for the opening.

Position Department

Facilities Management - Grounds and Landscaping

Job Summary/Basic Function

A Groundskeeper I functions as a working member of the College’s grounds crew or as a project leader, in performing various duties to maintain and assure and attractive appearance of the campus though the execution of daily and planned maintenance activities. Crew members are expected to maintain their individual campus zone with minimal supervision and direction. Crew members should be able to plan, prioritize and execute their activities such that the required work gets done with minimal intervention from their supervisor(s).

Essential Functions

• 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. All grounds crew members are considered “essential employees.” As such they are required to report to work even when the college is closed or is operating under a delayed start. Grounds crew members can be called in at any time of day to respond to weather and/or other types of emergencies as needed. It is expected that the employee has reliable transportation adequate to transport them to work even under adverse weather conditions.

Education

Required: Highschool Diploma or GED

Preferred: Bachelor’s Degree in Horticulture, landscaping contracting

Additional Requirements

Licensure/Certifications/Skills 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.

EEO/Diversity Statement

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications from all qualified persons.