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Pennsylvania State University Maintenance Worker (General) A Harrisburg (Groundskeeper/Landscaping) in Middletown, Pennsylvania
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State Harrisburg is searching for a full time Maintenance Worker (General) A - (Landscape/Grounds) . Duties include:
Plant, transplant, weed, spray, prune, and cultivate trees, grass, shrubbery, etc.
Apply herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers
Fertilize, mow, and seed lawns as required
Assist immediate supervisor in compiling daily work schedules
On a daily basis, work with and assist employees in proper landscape methods and procedures
Correct improper methods and procedures
Inspect all grounds, lawns, landscaped areas
Inspect all grounds, lawns, landscaped areas, and landscaping on a regular basis to ensure that they are maintained in a neat, clean and orderly condition
Report conditions and correct where necessary
Distribute materials, equipment and tools as necessary
Install all landscape areas on campus; plant and landscape materials; maintain job-progress records and prepare necessary reports
Interpret simple sketches and/or specifications
Operate front-end loader for earth moving and vehicle loading operations; perform minor repairs and adjustments
Operate trucks, tractors, power grounds equipment, power saws, chain saws, pneumatic hammers
Maintain athletic areas; mark fields
Remove snow and ice as directed; spread chemicals, sand, cinders and other anti-skid material on walks, roadway and parking areas
Assist with other services, i.e., preparation and setups for special events and clean up following the events
Report needed repairs on or about building or grounds to the supervisor
Operate University vehicle as required
Job Requirements: Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments, graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting, preparation, interpretation, use and checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data. A Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator`s License Category 6 and 7 required. 9 to 12 months of effective experience.
Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Days Off: Saturday, Sunday
NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES THAT YOU OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE AS A PART OF YOUR JOB DUTIES. A VALID DRIVER`S LICENSE AND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO STANDARD BACKGROUND CHECKS.
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