Pennsylvania State University
University Park, State College, PA, USA
Groundskeeper Horticulture Worker
Finance and Business is a values driven organization that supports thousands of university faculty, staff, and students, while also providing services to the broader community and society. The Office of Physical Plant is part of the Finance and Business team and is an organization driven by its mission to “Provide Excellent Facilities Services for Penn State.” The Office of Physical Plant's values follow those of https://www.psu.edu/this-is-penn-state/mission-and-values/ and we are especially committed to our https://www.opp.psu.edu/about-us/mission-strategic-plan to be nationally recognized as a leader in Higher Education facilities, environmental, and safety management. In our search for excellence we foster a unified high-performing team with mutual respect for each person's uniqueness, talents, value, and perspective. We also firmly believe in Penn State's value of https://www.psu.edu/this-is-penn-state/mission-and-values/, which encourages us to respect and honor the dignity of each person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse and inclusive community. As an incoming team member of the Office of Physical Plant, it will be expected that all employees embody and model http://equity.psu.edu/psu-diversity-statement and https://fandb.psu.edu/finance-and-business-diversity-statement commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Select plant materials, design plant combinations, and coordinate campus planting with Campus Landscape Architect • Layout flowers, trees, shrubs, and turf on campus • Organize plant material orders • Keep accurate records • Lead and direct the work of and train full-time and part-time employees in the correct methods and procedures required to manage horticultural plantings • In conjunction with immediate supervisor, compile daily work schedules, plan and inspect work related to horticultural plantings • Inspect plant material for disease, insect, or mechanical damage • Perform routine maintenance on, and modifications to, a variety of nursery and greenhouse equipment • Maintain watering systems, sprayers, etc. • Repair or replace faulty plumbing • Set up and maintain electrical devices such as time clocks, control units and fans • Interpret simple sketches and/or specifications • Establish sub-grades and finish grades for planting beds and turf • Plant, water, transplant, prune, fertilize, cultivate, and maintain nursery, greenhouse crops, and campus plantings • Select, mix, and apply pesticides to nursery, greenhouse crops, and campus plantings as required • Prepare proper soil mixes • Move heavy materials such as soil, stone, wood chips, compost, soil mixes, fertilizers, and plant materials as required in nursery and greenhouse operations • Refer problems to group leaders and supervisors • Operate trucks, tractors, hi-lift, backhoe, skid steer loader, tree spade, mowers, spreaders, and other landscape equipment as required • Adjust, clean, oil and grease equipment. Inspect water level, anti-freeze, engine oil, air filters, and air pressure of tires on equipment • Repair and adjust equipment as required • Remove snow and ice from walks, roads, parking lots, and shrubbery • Spread cinders and other anti-skid material on walks, roads, and parking lots • Remove brush, leaves, grass clippings, paper, spoil, cinders, and rubbish from walks, roads, curbs, parking lots, lawns, and other University property
Job Requirements: Requires the use of shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, various types of adjustable measuring instruments and the training generally applicable in a particular or specialized occupation. Equivalent to 1 to 3 years applied trades training. Requires a Pennsylvania Certified Applicators License, Category 6 and 7. Over 9 months up to and including 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 DRIVERS LICENSE AND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO STANDARD BACKGROUND CHECKS.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/5164399
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
Full Time
Groundskeeper Horticulture Worker
Finance and Business is a values driven organization that supports thousands of university faculty, staff, and students, while also providing services to the broader community and society. The Office of Physical Plant is part of the Finance and Business team and is an organization driven by its mission to “Provide Excellent Facilities Services for Penn State.” The Office of Physical Plant's values follow those of https://www.psu.edu/this-is-penn-state/mission-and-values/ and we are especially committed to our https://www.opp.psu.edu/about-us/mission-strategic-plan to be nationally recognized as a leader in Higher Education facilities, environmental, and safety management. In our search for excellence we foster a unified high-performing team with mutual respect for each person's uniqueness, talents, value, and perspective. We also firmly believe in Penn State's value of https://www.psu.edu/this-is-penn-state/mission-and-values/, which encourages us to respect and honor the dignity of each person, embrace civil discourse, and foster a diverse and inclusive community. As an incoming team member of the Office of Physical Plant, it will be expected that all employees embody and model http://equity.psu.edu/psu-diversity-statement and https://fandb.psu.edu/finance-and-business-diversity-statement commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Select plant materials, design plant combinations, and coordinate campus planting with Campus Landscape Architect • Layout flowers, trees, shrubs, and turf on campus • Organize plant material orders • Keep accurate records • Lead and direct the work of and train full-time and part-time employees in the correct methods and procedures required to manage horticultural plantings • In conjunction with immediate supervisor, compile daily work schedules, plan and inspect work related to horticultural plantings • Inspect plant material for disease, insect, or mechanical damage • Perform routine maintenance on, and modifications to, a variety of nursery and greenhouse equipment • Maintain watering systems, sprayers, etc. • Repair or replace faulty plumbing • Set up and maintain electrical devices such as time clocks, control units and fans • Interpret simple sketches and/or specifications • Establish sub-grades and finish grades for planting beds and turf • Plant, water, transplant, prune, fertilize, cultivate, and maintain nursery, greenhouse crops, and campus plantings • Select, mix, and apply pesticides to nursery, greenhouse crops, and campus plantings as required • Prepare proper soil mixes • Move heavy materials such as soil, stone, wood chips, compost, soil mixes, fertilizers, and plant materials as required in nursery and greenhouse operations • Refer problems to group leaders and supervisors • Operate trucks, tractors, hi-lift, backhoe, skid steer loader, tree spade, mowers, spreaders, and other landscape equipment as required • Adjust, clean, oil and grease equipment. Inspect water level, anti-freeze, engine oil, air filters, and air pressure of tires on equipment • Repair and adjust equipment as required • Remove snow and ice from walks, roads, parking lots, and shrubbery • Spread cinders and other anti-skid material on walks, roads, and parking lots • Remove brush, leaves, grass clippings, paper, spoil, cinders, and rubbish from walks, roads, curbs, parking lots, lawns, and other University property
Job Requirements: Requires the use of shop mathematics together with the use of complicated drawings, specifications, charts, tables, various types of adjustable measuring instruments and the training generally applicable in a particular or specialized occupation. Equivalent to 1 to 3 years applied trades training. Requires a Pennsylvania Certified Applicators License, Category 6 and 7. Over 9 months up to and including 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 DRIVERS LICENSE AND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO STANDARD BACKGROUND CHECKS.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability in all of its forms. We embrace individual uniqueness, foster a culture of inclusion that supports both broad and specific diversity initiatives, leverage the educational and institutional benefits of diversity in society and nature, and engage all individuals to help them thrive. We value inclusion as a core strength and an essential element of our public service mission.
Apply online at https://apptrkr.com/5164399
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.
Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
California Lutheran University
Thousand Oaks, CA, United States
Groundskeeper I Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt) FLSA: Non-exempt FTE: 1.0 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: Under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor the position will perform landscape maintenance and installation duties on campus grounds including athletic fields. The Groundskeeper assists in installing, repairing and maintaining irrigation systems. Representative Duties: Performs general ground maintenance duties in picking up paper and trash in ground areas; clean and remove weeds from flowerbeds, sidewalks, parking lots and roads. E Plants, cultivates, fertilize, prunes or mows lawns, trees and shrubs. E Waters lawns, plants, flowerbeds and fields; hoe weeds and rake as necessary. E Transplants plants and flowers. E Operates and maintains equipment such as tractor, riding and push mowers, trimmers, chain saws and other large grounds maintenance equipment; drives truck to conduct work; operates and maintains a variety of hand and basic power equipment. E Prepares, maintains and lines athletic fields; prepare athletic courts for scheduled programs. E Assists with special projects including irrigation installation, concrete work and other related projects. E Perform related duties as assigned E = Essential Duties Knowledge Of: Methods, tools, materials, equipment and practices utilized in landscape maintenance and installation Mowing, edging, hoeing and other basic grounds maintenance procedures. Landscape practices and operations Irrigation system maintenance and repair Ability To: Cultivate, fertilize, water and planted areas properly Learn methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in grounds keeping Make independent judgments within the framework of good landscaping and landscape maintenance practices Treat plant diseases and problems Participate in maintenance of grounds areas Operate and maintain hand and basic power equipment including mowers, edger’s, trimmers and other ground maintenance equipment Meet schedules and time lines Understand and follow oral and written instructions in English. Communicate in English. Adhere to safe work rules, behavior and protocol. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: A high school diploma or equivalent and six months of experience and training in grounds keeping, landscaping, irrigation, and field maintenance. Preferred Qualifications: None Licenses and Other Requirements: Valid California driver’s license and safe driving record Physical Abilities: Working Environment: Outdoor work environment; subject to driving a vehicle to conduct work; dust dirt and pollen; fumes and noise from vehicle and equipment operation; working with or around machinery with moving parts. Posting Number: Staff002462022 Number of Vacancies: Desired Start Date: 06/12/2023 Position End Date: Open Date: 05/16/2023 Close Date: 5/31/2023 Open Until Filled: No Application Procedure/Special Instructions: To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10722 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-7cee331172aef64aabfd01f84e3244e7
Full Time
Groundskeeper I Position Category: Staff (Non-Exempt) FLSA: Non-exempt FTE: 1.0 Location: Thousand Oaks University Background: The mission of California Lutheran University is to educate leaders for a global society who are strong in character and judgment, confident in their identity and vocation, and committed to service and justice. Founded in 1959 in beautiful Ventura County, the university has an enrollment of about 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students who come from across the nation and around the world from a diversity of backgrounds, cultures and faiths. As a federally recognized Hispanic-Serving Institution, Cal Lutheran is looking for candidates with a dedication to and success in working in diverse communities. The university is committed to an inclusive learning and work environment that values individual differences and respects each person’s dignity. Basic Function: Under the direction of the Grounds Supervisor the position will perform landscape maintenance and installation duties on campus grounds including athletic fields. The Groundskeeper assists in installing, repairing and maintaining irrigation systems. Representative Duties: Performs general ground maintenance duties in picking up paper and trash in ground areas; clean and remove weeds from flowerbeds, sidewalks, parking lots and roads. E Plants, cultivates, fertilize, prunes or mows lawns, trees and shrubs. E Waters lawns, plants, flowerbeds and fields; hoe weeds and rake as necessary. E Transplants plants and flowers. E Operates and maintains equipment such as tractor, riding and push mowers, trimmers, chain saws and other large grounds maintenance equipment; drives truck to conduct work; operates and maintains a variety of hand and basic power equipment. E Prepares, maintains and lines athletic fields; prepare athletic courts for scheduled programs. E Assists with special projects including irrigation installation, concrete work and other related projects. E Perform related duties as assigned E = Essential Duties Knowledge Of: Methods, tools, materials, equipment and practices utilized in landscape maintenance and installation Mowing, edging, hoeing and other basic grounds maintenance procedures. Landscape practices and operations Irrigation system maintenance and repair Ability To: Cultivate, fertilize, water and planted areas properly Learn methods, procedures, equipment and materials used in grounds keeping Make independent judgments within the framework of good landscaping and landscape maintenance practices Treat plant diseases and problems Participate in maintenance of grounds areas Operate and maintain hand and basic power equipment including mowers, edger’s, trimmers and other ground maintenance equipment Meet schedules and time lines Understand and follow oral and written instructions in English. Communicate in English. Adhere to safe work rules, behavior and protocol. Minimum Qualifications: Any combination equivalent to: A high school diploma or equivalent and six months of experience and training in grounds keeping, landscaping, irrigation, and field maintenance. Preferred Qualifications: None Licenses and Other Requirements: Valid California driver’s license and safe driving record Physical Abilities: Working Environment: Outdoor work environment; subject to driving a vehicle to conduct work; dust dirt and pollen; fumes and noise from vehicle and equipment operation; working with or around machinery with moving parts. Posting Number: Staff002462022 Number of Vacancies: Desired Start Date: 06/12/2023 Position End Date: Open Date: 05/16/2023 Close Date: 5/31/2023 Open Until Filled: No Application Procedure/Special Instructions: To apply, visit https://careers.callutheran.edu/postings/10722 California Lutheran University is committed to providing equal opportunity in employment for all persons, regardless of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender, gender identity or expression, or any other basis protected by applicable law. No person shall be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination in any program, activity or facility of the University on the basis of these factors in a manner consistent with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, ordinances, orders and rules, and University’s policies, procedures, and processes. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process can be provided to individuals with qualifying disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department for further information or to request an accommodation. jeid-7cee331172aef64aabfd01f84e3244e7