Saint Joseph’s University
Groundskeeper
Position Summary:
Primarily perform routine landscaping tasks within assigned areas including, but not limited to, trash, weeding, pruning, and mulching, seeding, edging, trimming, planting, and applying herbicides, pesticides, chemicals, and fertilizers.
- Operate and maintain a variety of hand and motor driven tools and equipment.
- Perform general maintenance and preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.
- Support University special events as required including but not limited to, event set-ups, driving vehicles, and equipment, pest control, operating pressure washers, snow removal, and litter pick-up on campus.
- Work as a team member with others in coordinating all phases of work.
- Adhere to OSHA standards, employ safe practices, and follow safety policies/procedures. Use PPE in a safe manner, set examples for other, and notify supervisor of potential hazards.
- Support and promotes the University’s sustainability efforts.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Perform all duties peculiar to, and normally required in the trade of groundskeeper, following recognized procedures and techniques for such work.
- Police campus and dispose of refuse.
- Maintain grounds and shrubbery.
- Planting, cultivating and care for vegetables, fruits, flowers, lawn, shrubs and trees.
- Operate snow removal equipment.
- Operate gardening equipment .
- Operate tools associated with gardening and gardening equipment.
- Keep all storm drain inlets clear of leaves and debris.
- Inspect and keep rain gutters, downspouts, catch basins clear of all debris.
- Perform all classification related duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours:
Ability to stand and walk for extended periods of time; walking over rough or uneven surfaces; Ability to work in all seasons related to conditions common of USDA zone 7b; ability to push, pull, lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds for short distances; frequent bending, stooping and kneeling; manual dexterity to operate equipment in a safe manner; ability to operate motorized equipment and/or electric cart to travel and/or to pick-up/deliver supplies to a variety of locations on campus as needed.
Ability to work during emergencies, i.e. weather conditions such as snow or floods.
Minimum Requirements:
- One year of grounds maintenance experience, including demonstrated use of related tools and equipment.
- Knowledge and care of gardens, lawns, shrubs and trees.
- Knowledge of tools, methods and materials used in gardening, greenhouses, experimental plot, maintenance and equipment.
- Demonstrated ability to understand oral and written instructions and perform basic math calculations.
- Demonstrated ability to perform work in a safe and appropriate manner.
- Basic computer skills to use email and Workday.
- Demonstrated ability to work with minimal supervision.
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusiveness.
- Must have a valid driver’s license.
- High School diploma or equivalent
On-line applications only. Please provide a letter of application/interest and resume. For a complete description of position responsibilities, qualifications, and to apply, please visit: https://jobs.sju.edu/postings/19754.
Saint Joseph's University is a private, Catholic, and Jesuit institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and make positive contributions to that mission. Saint Joseph's is an equal opportunity employer that seeks to recruit, develop and retain a talented and diverse workforce.
EOE M/F/D/V