Groundskeeper Landscape Construction

groundskeeper landscape construction

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 the provide excellent facilities services. The office of physical plant's values align with penn state's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• install landscape construction projects and landscape plantings according to specifications, plans, and designs as directed by lead or supervisor
• construct, install, erect, remove, repair, and or replace decorative or functional hardscape structures such as rockwork, ponds, patios, walkways, steps, fences, planters, edging, erosion control, swales and similar drainage projects
• prepare the landscape for construction projects; clear obstructions; grind stumps; remove, grade, tamp, roll, and compact soil; install mats, rock, gravel, and other materials; replant, repair, reinstall, and otherwise return to pre-construction condition as directed
• establish sub-grades and finish grades for landscape construction projects, lawns, and planting beds
• mix concrete for patchwork and minor masonry repairs; form and pour small concrete pads for memorial plaques, bench pads, signposts, etc.; position and dismantle forms
• install, maintain, troubleshoot, and adjust basic irrigation equipment including sprinkler heads and waterlines; prepare equipment for seasonal changes
• mix compost and mulch materials using provided recipes; apply water as instructed
• operate various vehicles and equipment including but not limited to trucks, tractors, high-lift, backhoe, skid-steer loader, wheel loader, mixer, mini-excavator, tree spade, hydroseeder, mowers, spreaders, landscape trailers, and other landscape and light construction equipment
• load and unload equipment on truck or trailer; transport equipment to job site; attach and detach equipment accessories
• perform basic maintenance on vehicles and equipment such as adjust, clean, oil, grease, inspect fluid levels and tire condition; repair and adjust equipment as required
• set up safety equipment and barriers around work zone
• cut, trim, fertilize, spray, aerate, roll, seed, re-seed, and water lawns; control pests using various acceptable methods
• plant, transplant, prune, weed, feed, spray, and cultivate perennials and other flowers, trees, and shrubs according to specifications
• remove brush, leaves, grass clippings, paper, spoil, cinders, and rubbish from walks, roads, curbs, parking lots, lawns, and other university property; remove paint and other materials defacing the exterior of university property
• remove snow and ice from roads, parking lots, walks, shrubs, trees, etc.; apply deicing material
• maintain tools, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition; report repair needs or unusual conditions to supervisor or lead
• coordinate with trades, equipment operators, and contractors in the field as required

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.

Requires a pennsylvania commercial driver’s license (cdl) class a with endorsement n (tank) and a pennsylvania certified applicator license category 6 and 7. Over 1 year up to and including 2 years of effective experience.

6:00 a.m.

- 2:30 p.m.

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.

note: this position is subject to federal department of…