Groundskeeper Landscape A - EVENING SHIFT - Facilities Buildings & Grounds

Penn State Health; Hershey (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Groundskeeper Landscape A on the evening shift. This role involves maintaining the exterior grounds and landscapes of the campus. Candidates should have horticulture experience and a valid pesticide applicator license. Enjoy benefits like medical, dental, and tuition reimbursement while contributing to a compassionate care environment.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Two years of horticulture experience required.
• Valid PA Certified Public Pesticide Applicator License required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain campus exterior, grounds, and landscapes.
• Operate landscape/lawn care and construction equipment.

Skills

Horticulture

Equipment Operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Skid Loader

Landscape Equipment

Construction Equipment

Tractors

Job description

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Location:

US:PA: Hershey

Work Type:

Full Time

FTE:

1.00

Shift:

Evening

Evening Shift Differential:

$2.00/hour

Hours:

Monday - Friday 1:00p - 9:30p

Recruiter Contact:

Corey Cunningham at [e-mail]

Summary of Position:

This position is responsible for providing advanced services to maintain the campus exterior, grounds, and landscapes.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent or obtain within six months of start date.
• Two years of horticulture experience required; commercial/institutional experience preferred.
• Valid PA Certified Public Pesticide Applicator License Cat 23 + Core, or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and provide an MVR annually.
• Experience operating landscape/lawn care equipment, construction equipment, various trucks/trailers, and tractors with manual and automatic transmissions.
• Minimum two years of prior snow plowing experience with trucks and grounds equipment.
• Proficiency in operating a skid loader.
• Horticulture knowledge and equipment maintenance operations test will be administered; a minimum score of 75% is required.

Why Penn State Health?

Penn State Health offers opportunities for growth, exposure to diverse patient populations, and the ability to provide innovative, specialized care. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, paid time off, retirement plans, tuition reimbursement, and more.

Why Penn State Hershey Medical Center?

As Central Pennsylvania’s only Academic Medical Center, Hershey Medical Center is a Level 1 Trauma Center and a Magnet-designated hospital, committed to compassionate care, professional development, and career growth.

We are committed to diversity and are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, marital status, ethnicity, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or genetic information.

Additional Details:

• Union: Teamsters Local 776
• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management and Manufacturing
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare