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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Penn State is searching for a full time Maintenance Worker, Area Landscape (Office of Physical Plant) - Grade 8 to join the team. Duties include:

 

• Plant, transplant, weed, spray, cultivate, fertilize and apply herbicides to flowers, trees, and shrubs; remove broken or dead branches from trees or shrubs, and remove flowers as directed

• Remove brush, paper, spoil and rubbish from walks, roads, curbs, parking lots, lawns and other University property on a daily basis

• Remove leaves, grass clippings and cinders from walks, steps, roads, curbs, parking lots, lawns and other University property

• Trim and/or remove vines from buildings as required

• Remove snow and ice from handicap ramps, steps, walks, roads, parking lots and shrubbery; cinder and salt roadways, walks, handicap ramps, steps and parking lots, using hand spreaders, pick-up trucks, etc.

• Remove paint and other materials defacing the exterior of University property as required

• Paint benches, fences, guardrails, sign posts, fire hydrants, refuse containers, traffic lines, etc.

• Cut, trim, fertilize, spray, aerify, roll, seed, re-seed, rake and water lawns, including athletic areas

• Operate trucks, tractors, power mowers, sprayers, compressors, spreaders, power sweepers, pneumatic hammer, chain saw and other landscape equipment

• Clean, oil, grease, refuel and inspect water level, fuel level, anti-freeze and air pressure of tires on equipment

• Perform minor repairs and preventive maintenance to equipment such as changing filters, adjusting belts, etc.

• Erect and repair walkway posts and chains

• Assist in erecting or removing various types of fences, posts, traffic and directory signs

• Assist in laying asphalt patching materials

• Maintain assigned zone landscape storage facility and assigned tools in a neat, clean and orderly condition

• Report general conditions and problems in assigned zone to group leader or supervisor as instructed

• Report unusual job conditions to group leader or supervisor

Job Requirements: Requires the use of simple writing, adding, subtracting, whole numbers and the carrying out of instructions; and the use of fixed gauges and direct reading instruments and devices in which interpretation is not required. Must possess Pennsylvania Certified Applicator License category 6 and 7. 3 to 6 months of previous experience or on-the-job training.

Work Schedule: 6:00 a.m. - 2:30 p.m.

Days Off: Saturday, Sunday

 

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

3 to 6 months of previous experience or on-the-job training Pennsylvania Pesticide Applicator Certification with Categories 6 and 7 - Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture

 

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. 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.

 

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

 

 

COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement.

 

SALARY AND BENEFITS

For details on starting pay rate and progression, please see the above collective bargaining agreement.

 

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

 

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