Semi-Skilled Laborer

PennWest; Edinboro (Erie County); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

PennWest is seeking a semi-skilled grounds laborer to perform landscaping duties on campus, including snow removal, cleanup, seeding and mowing, planting, pruning, and removing shrubs, branches, and trees. A spraying license must be obtained within the first six months of employment.

Requirements include reading, writing, and following instructions, plus the ability to work well with others and communicate effectively. Work hours are Monday to Friday, 6am to 2pm, on site.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret written material and instructions.
• Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscaping duties on campus including snow removal, cleanup, seeding, mowing, planting, pruning, and removing shrubs, branches, and trees and other grounds related duties.
• Must obtain a spraying license within the first six months of employment.

Skills

Reading instructions

Oral communication

Written communication

Teamwork

Education

1 year laboring experience

Spraying license within 6 months

Job description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES :

The semi skilled laborer in grounds will perform landscaping duties on campus including but not limited to snow removal, campus clean up, seeding and mowing grass, planting, pruning, and removing shrubs, branches, and trees and other grounds related duties. The successful candidate will be expected to have or obtain a spraying license within the first six months of employment

Required Skills, Knowledge & Abilities

Ability to read and interpret written material and instructions.
Ability to understand and follow oral instructions.
Ability to communicate effectively orally.
Ability to communicate effectively in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Minimum of Education / TrainingRequired Education Summary

1 year of experience in laboring work including the use of tools and equipment used in maintenance or construction;
or
Any equivalent combination of experience and training.

Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demands

Work Location

Is travel to other PennWest campuses required for this position? If so, how often?

Work Hours

Work Hours Monday - Friday (6am - 2pm)

Posting Date

Posting Date 11/06/2026

Closing Date

Closing Date 12/06/2026

Open Until Filled No

Diversity Statement

PennWest University’s Office of Community, Opportunity, Responsibility, and Engagement ( CORE ) provides strategic leadership in fostering a campus environment grounded in dignity, belonging, and opportunity for all students, faculty, and staff. Through comprehensive programs and collaborative partnerships, CORE advances student success, cultivates academic and leadership development, and strengthens community engagement in alignment with the university’s mission.

ADA Statement

To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact Amy Salsgiver, ADA Coordinator, [e-mail] ; 814-393-2109. Pennsylvania Western University complies with federal and state disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and candidates with disabilities.

EEO Statement

Pennsylvania Western University of Pennsylvania is committed to providing equal access to all individuals and prohibiting any form of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, sex, age, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a veteran, or any other characteristic prohibited under Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and other pertinent state and federal laws and regulations. Direct inquiries to the Title IX Coordinator, 423 Becht Hall Clarion Campus 16214-1232; email [e-mail] or phone [phone]. Inquiries may also be directed to the Director of the Office for Civil Rights, Department of Education, 330 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20201.

Supplemental Questions

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Certifications
• DD214

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