Part-Time Landscaper - Office of Physical Plant

The Pennsylvania State University; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

An established university is seeking dedicated part-time landscapers for summer work, focusing on maintaining beautiful grounds and assisting with event preparations. This role offers a chance to engage with nature, contribute to the university's vibrant environment, and be part of a diverse and inclusive team. Responsibilities include mowing, planting, and event setup, ensuring the campus remains welcoming and well-kept. If you enjoy outdoor work and have a passion for landscaping, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in landscaping and maintaining outdoor spaces.
• Ability to operate landscaping equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and landscape university grounds during summer.
• Assist with event setup and cleanup as needed.

Skills

Landscaping

Event Setup

Equipment Handling

Tools

Mowers

Trimmers

Leaf Blowers

Job description

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

• Current Penn State Employee (faculty, staff, technical service, or student): Please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Do not apply here; apply internally through Workday.
• Current Penn State Student (not previously employed at the university) seeking employment: Please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Do not apply here; apply internally through Workday.
• Non-employees and non-students: Click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.

Note: Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For more information, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

JOB DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS:

The Office of the Physical Plant is seeking multiple Part-Time Landscapers for summer work. Responsibilities include maintaining and landscaping Penn State University Behrend grounds, as well as setting up and tearing down events.

Responsibilities include:

1. Push mowing, trimming, leaf blowing, and raking leaves.
2. Assisting with planting, transplanting, pruning, weeding, fertilizing, cultivating, and removing trees, flowers, and shrubs.
3. Assisting with moving and removing athletic equipment, fences, posts, signs, etc.
4. Painting traffic lines, benches, fences, guardrails, signposts, fire hydrants, and refuse containers.
5. Establishing sub-grades and finishing grades for lawns and athletic areas, and laying out athletic fields.
6. Setting up safety equipment and barriers around work zones.
7. Assisting with event setup, teardown, and cleanup.
8. Removing debris, leaves, grass clippings, and rubbish from various areas; removing paint and other defacements; snow and ice removal, including applying anti-skid materials.
9. Reporting any unusual conditions to supervisors.

The university values diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability, fostering a culture of inclusion and leveraging the benefits of diversity.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Penn State publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, which includes campus crime statistics and safety policies. Employment requires successful background checks in accordance with university policies.

EEO STATEMENT:

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For assistance with the application process due to disability, contact 814-865-1473.