Groundskeeper (Seasonal/Casual Part-Time) 2 Positions (Staff)

Westmoreland County Community College; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading community college is hiring a Seasonal/Casual Groundskeeper to perform maintenance tasks for its facilities. Responsibilities include operating lawn machinery, managing flower beds, and ensuring clean environments across campus. Ideal candidates must have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Prior work performance must meet or exceed appropriate work standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine grounds maintenance for all College facilities.
• Operate power lawn machinery and tractors.
• Weed, top dress, and water flower beds.

Skills

Ability to operate power lawn machinery

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Ability to maintain a neat and orderly work environment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Groundskeeper (Seasonal/Casual Part-Time) 2 Positions (Staff)

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Please be prepared to upload a required resume and provide three (3) professional, not personal references with this application process. The employment application must be completed in its entirety.

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Groundskeeper (Seasonal/Casual Part-Time) 2 Positions (Staff)

Division

Division Facilities Management & Construction(DIV)

Department

Department Facilities & Grounds

Job Description

This is a seasonal position responsible to perform a variety of duties related to routine grounds maintenance for all College facilities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate power lawn machinery and tractors.
• Weed, top dress, and water all flower beds.
• Mow and water grass.
• Remove debris from walkways and lawns.
• Clean building entrances (i.e., empty trash, sweep, clean glass, etc.)
• Complete work orders and return them to the appropriate location in the Facilities and Grounds Department.

NON - ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment.
• Maintain up-to-date with professional credentials best practices and current disciplines including continued educational requirements through certifications, seminars, training programs, etc.
• Maintain and develop work-related knowledge, skills, and competencies related to the job through professional and cross-training opportunities.
• Attend all required meetings and training
• Perform additional grade-level support duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE AND /OR TRAINING

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Prior work performance must have met or exceeded appropriate work standards.

LICENSES OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license.

CLEARANCES REQUIRED
The successful candidate will be required to obtain/provide the following clearances prior to hire:

• PA Child History clearance
• PA Criminal Record Check clearance
• FBI Federal Criminal History Record

Preferred Qualifications

None

Physical Demands

PHYSICAL DEMANDS (Typically required on a regular basis to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.)

CONSTANTLY INCURRED (more than 75% time on the job)

• Ability to stand & walk
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Reaching at a high or low level
• Ability to use both hands & both legs
• Ability to balance
• Ability to stoop
• Ability to repeatedly bend
• Specific visual requirements
• Use of depth perception
• Use of color vision

FREQUENTLY INCURRED (25 – 75% time on the job)

• Ability to sit
• Ability to carry, push, & pull
• Ability to kneel
• Ability to communicate orally & hear the conversation
• Ability to pull hand over hand
• Repetitive twisting or pressure involving wrists or hands
• Ability to operate truck/motor vehicle

OCCASIONALLY INCURRED (up to 25% time on the job)

• Ability to crawl
• Ability to climb stairs
• Ability to use legs/arms to climb

Salary $12.72/hour

Schedule Days/Hours

Schedule Days/Hours Monday - Hours Will Vary - Up to 25 Hrs/Wk, Tuesday - Hours Will Vary - Up to 25 Hrs/Wk, Wednesday - Hours Will Vary - Up to 25 Hrs/Wk, Thursday - Hours Will Vary - Up to 25 Hrs/Wk, Friday - Hours Will Vary - Up to 25 Hrs/Wk

Posting Number

Posting Number S-2023-194-P

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 2

Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 05/07/2025

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please be prepared to upload a required resume and provide three (3) professional, not personal references with this application process. The employment application must be completed in its entirety.

Advertising Summary

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Do you have a valid driver's license which is required for this position?
  • Yes
  • No

Applicants Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Westmoreland County Community College
145 Pavilion Lane, Youngwood, PA 15697

Westmoreland is an affirmative action, equal opportunity college.