Groundskeeper I (137932)

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Groundskeeper I to maintain outdoor green spaces across campus, including flower beds and planters, ensuring an aesthetically appealing and safe environment.

Responsibilities include timely snow and ice removal in inclement weather and supporting athletic program events with setup and breakdown.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED
• Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1

Responsibilities

• Manicuring and maintenance of outdoor green spaces, flower beds, and planters to keep campus landscapes appealing.
• Timely removal of hazards, including snow and ice, during inclement weather seasons.
• Support for athletic programs with event setup and breakdown.

Job description

Job Description - Groundskeeper I (137932) (26005816)

Provides an aesthetically appealing and safe outdoor environment to the campus community. This includes all of the duties and tasks associated with the proper manicuring of all outdoor green spaces, flower beds, planters, etc. Duties also include the expeditious removal of any potential hazards including snow and ice removal during inclement weather seasons. Some direct Athletic program support is also required by way of event support and set up/break down.

Provides an aesthetically appealing and safe outdoor environment to the campus community. This includes all of the duties and tasks associated with the proper manicuring of all outdoor green spaces, flower beds, planters, etc. Duties also include the expeditious removal of any potential hazards including snow and ice removal during inclement weather seasons. Some direct Athletic program support is also required by way of event support and set up/break down.

Job Summary

Provides an aesthetically appealing and safe outdoor environment to the campus community. This includes all of the duties and tasks associated with the proper manicuring of all outdoor green spaces, flower beds, planters, etc. Duties also include the expeditious removal of any potential hazards including snow and ice removal during inclement weather seasons. Some direct Athletic program support is also required by way of event support and set up/break down.

Essential Functions

Provides an aesthetically appealing and safe outdoor environment to the campus community. This includes all of the duties and tasks associated with the proper manicuring of all outdoor green spaces, flower beds, planters, etc. Duties also include the expeditious removal of any potential hazards including snow and ice removal during inclement weather seasons. Some direct Athletic program support is also required by way of event support and set up/break down.

Physical Effort

Provides an aesthetically appealing and safe outdoor environment to the campus community. This includes all of the duties and tasks associated with the proper manicuring of all outdoor green spaces, flower beds, planters, etc. Duties also include the expeditious removal of any potential hazards including snow and ice removal during inclement weather seasons. Some direct Athletic program support is also required by way of event support and set up/break down.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Union Eligible.3 Pittsburgh.Groundskeeper I

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years of Experience Required 1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Required Licensure/Certification Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Technician Applicator?s license

Work Schedule Monday to Friday 7 am to 3:30 pm

Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.