23-137 Groundskeeper - Facilities Division
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3 Full-time 5 hours ago Full Job Description Position Summary Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania Facilities Division invites applicants for the position of Groundskeeper.
The shift available is Monday through Friday:
7 AM to 3 PM.
We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
As part of this community, the Facilities Division designs, constructs and maintains a dynamic, safe, and sustainable campus to continually advance its nationally benchmarked living and learning community.
The shops are responsible for preventative maintenance according to their expertise and keep all operating systems in good repair; make the campus a comfortable, safe, and attractive place to learn, live, work, and recreate; respond quickly to the emergency maintenance and repair needs of the campus community.
WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.
The Grounds Maintenance Department maintains 300 acres of University grounds.
Our groundskeepers, equipment operators, and supervisory staff are dedicated to providing exceptional service.
This position provides manual work in the maintenance of the University grounds including lawn, shrubbery, mulched bed, tree, hardscape, parking lot, sidewalk, step, and ramp maintenance.
The ideal candidate is professional, punctual, has an eye for detail and can follow instructions through proper communication while working with little supervision.
Responsibilities include:
Mow, seed, fertilize, clip grass, string trim, aerate, sod, spot spray, and topdress lawns Mulch, plant and transplant, weed, edge, water, fertilize, shear and prune shrubbery Snow plow, shovel and spread salt Operate riding and push lawn mowers, snow blower, chain saw and similar various hand tools and vehicles within driver's license certification Leaf removal Line fields for WCU club events and maintain edges to be level with turf Litter removal Remove litter and debris to keep storm drain grates open for roadways, parking lots, sidewalks, steps, and sidewalk ramps Empty, remove, and replace trash/recycling cans and cigarette urns as directed Clean and maintain tools, equipment, materials, and supplies Minimum Qualifications Selection Criteria:
Minimum Education & Training:
One year of experience in groundskeeping work and completion of the eighth grade OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training Must have a valid driver's license Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of groundskeeping and simple horticultural practices Knowledge of the care of lawns, flowers, trees, and common shrubs Knowledge of the potential hazards of toxic chemical pesticides and herbicides, and the safety precautions required to minimize these hazards Ability to interpret pesticide and herbicide label directions and related literature Ability to maintain and make ordinary repairs to machinery, equipment and improvements, such as walks, lanes parking places, sheds, and benches Ability to lay out and participate in planting, watering, sodding, spraying and trimming and cleaning work in lawns, gardens and walks Good physical condition to permit long hours of outdoor physical labor
Essential Functions:
This position requires frequent bending, stooping, squatting and kneeling to plant, mulch and weed beds.
Applicants must be able to carry 30 lb.
buckets of paint; handle 50 lb.
bags of fertilizer and ice melt; push a 100-lb.
mower; reach forward to trim a hedge or operate a jackhammer; shovel up to 20 lbs.
of wet snow and work outside under severe weather conditions.
Special Instructions As a Facilities Division Employee that person is deemed essential and must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings.
Candidates must apply online at https:
//www.
schooljobs.
com/careers/wcupa.
Application allows for cover letter and resume attachments.
Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU's educational mission.
The University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer encouraging diversity.
Women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks.
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Benefits available to permanent, full time employee or permanent, part time employee who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full time.
HEALTH CARE COVERAGE through the Pennsylvania Employees Benefit Trust Fund (PEBTF) MEDICAL COVERAGE - effective with date of hire or upon enrollment AFSCME employees may choose between the Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan, a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan available in their service area, or the Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP).
Newly hired employees pay 5.
0% of coverage cost until they begin optional participation in the Get Healthy wellness plan, which will reduce contributions to 2.
0% with non-participants paying 5.
0% of coverage cost.
Employees hired on August 1, 2003 and after pay an additional buy plan cost for PPO plan.
New hires that elect to cover dependents pay full cost for covering dependents the first six months of employment.
o PPO - Plan from Highmark Blue Shield includes office visits for in-network at $15 copayment for the primary care physician, $25 copayment for specialists, and services at 100% with no annual deductible or coinsurance; deductible and coinsurance applied to out-of-network providers.
o HMO - Most covered services paid in full if care is coordinated by primary care physician; care not coordinated by primary care physician is not covered.
Copayments are $15 for the primary care physician and $25 for specialists.
o CDHP - Most covered services paid in full if care is provided in-network after meeting a $1,500 (single)/$3,000 family deductible.
The PEBTF contributes $1,000 (single)/$2,000 (family) per year into a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) - therefore, the out-of-pocket maximum in -network is $500 for single or $1,000 for family annually.
SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS PROGRAM - has a 6 month waiting period o Prescription drug coverageo Vision coverageo Dental coverageo Hearing Aid coverageFLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTSPay for select medical and child care expenses on a pre-tax basis through payroll deductions.
The Medical Reimbursement Account includes a debit card for immediate access.
GROUP LIFE INSURANCETerm life policy provided by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education for permanent AFSCME employees is based on one-time salary up to a maximum of $40,000VOLUNTARY LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCEIncome protection equal to 60% of gross annual base salary to a maximum of $5,000 monthly benefit with an option for a 90-day or 180-day benefit elimination period.
VOLUNTARY GROUP LIFE & PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCEOptional Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance for eligible AFSCME employees and their family, with premium contributions made through payroll deduction.
Maximum employee coverage is five times annual salary up to $500,000.
RETIREMENT PLAN OPTIONS (Choose one):
Defined Benefit Plan - State Employees' Retirement System (SERS)Retirement income is based on a fixed formula that considers your years of service, age, and final average salary.
The retirement benefit amount for vested participants is guaranteed and not affected by the investment earnings of the plan.
Participants are 100% vested after 10 years of service (5 years if enrolled prior to January 1st, 2011).
Visit the SERS website http:
//www.
sers.
pa.
gov for more information.
OR Defined Contribution Plan - Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)Retirement income from the ARP plan is determined by your account balance at the time of retirement, which is comprised of your employee contributions (5% of salary), the State System contributions (9.
29% of salary) and any investment earnings based on the performance of the investments you choose.
Participants are 100% vested from date of enrollment.
Employees may enroll in any of the three available vendors, Fidelity, TIAA-CREF or VALIC.
The Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) is a defined benefit plan for Pennsylvania's public school employees.
If you are a current member of PSERS, the State System is able to continue your enrollment in PSERS or you may elect SERS and opt for multiple service which combines service in both SERS and PSERS to receive a single retirement benefit, or you may enroll in the ARP plan.
SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN OPTIONSPennsylvania State System of Higher Education AFSCME employees have the option to contribute additional pre-tax funds for retirement.
You can choose either or both a 403(b) plan (Tax Sheltered Annuity) and/or the 457 plan (Deferred Compensation).
Roth 457 after-tax pay option is also available.
STATE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMThe State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) is a confidential program which provides a wide range of no-cost services to address a broad range of problems.
This program is administered by the Commonwealth's Office of Administration who has contracted with United Behavioral Health (UBH) to provide SEAP services.
Employees and family members are entitled to up to three (3) counseling sessions at no charge.
SEAP's phone number is 1-800-692-7459.
TUITION WAIVERo The employee is entitled to total waiver at the university where they are employed up to 128 undergraduate creditso The employee's spouse and/or dependents (to age 25) are entitled to total waiver at the university where the employee is employed up to the first undergraduate degreeANNUAL LEAVEPaid leave is earned based on a percentage of regular hours paid bi-weekly and the AFSCME employee's years of service.
Newly hired employees are entitled to 7 days annually in the first three years of service.
SICK LEAVEPaid leave is earned at 4.
24% of regular hours paid bi-weekly which equates to 11 days annually.
PERSONAL LEAVEo 1 day in the first calendar year of employmento 1 day per half calendar year in the second year of employmento 1 day per calendar quarter in third and subsequent years of employment(Additional one day of personal leave for employees with more than one year of service who use no sick leave during the leave calendar year)This summary highlights the Employee Health Program, Supplemental Benefits Program, and leave entitlements for Pennsylvania State System employees covered by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) collective bargaining agreement.
The benefits described are available to most employees; however, certain eligibility requirements must be met.
This summary is provided for general purposes only.
Legal Plan Documents and the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement will govern any discrepancies that may arise.
For additional information concerning health and supplemental benefits, contact the Pennsylvania Employees' Benefit Trust Fund (PEBTF) at (717) 561-4750 or toll-free at (800)522-7279, or at www.
pebtf.
org.
Benefits, benefit levels, and eligibility rules are subject to change.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
3 Full-time 5 hours ago Full Job Description Position Summary Join a vibrant campus community whose excellence is reflected in its diversity and student success.
West Chester University of Pennsylvania Facilities Division invites applicants for the position of Groundskeeper.
The shift available is Monday through Friday:
7 AM to 3 PM.
We are a community of educators dedicated to developing graduates who succeed personally and professionally and contribute to the common good.
As part of this community, the Facilities Division designs, constructs and maintains a dynamic, safe, and sustainable campus to continually advance its nationally benchmarked living and learning community.
The shops are responsible for preventative maintenance according to their expertise and keep all operating systems in good repair; make the campus a comfortable, safe, and attractive place to learn, live, work, and recreate; respond quickly to the emergency maintenance and repair needs of the campus community.
WCU proudly offers a positive and purposeful work environment; comprehensive employee benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance along with many wellness programs; generous retirement plans; a commitment to work-life balance including generous paid vacation, paid sick time, military leave and paid time off for most major holidays; and a University mission to support employee personal and professional growth including a tuition waiver for self and family members, training and development, and advancement opportunities.
The Grounds Maintenance Department maintains 300 acres of University grounds.
Our groundskeepers, equipment operators, and supervisory staff are dedicated to providing exceptional service.
This position provides manual work in the maintenance of the University grounds including lawn, shrubbery, mulched bed, tree, hardscape, parking lot, sidewalk, step, and ramp maintenance.
The ideal candidate is professional, punctual, has an eye for detail and can follow instructions through proper communication while working with little supervision.
Responsibilities include:
Mow, seed, fertilize, clip grass, string trim, aerate, sod, spot spray, and topdress lawns Mulch, plant and transplant, weed, edge, water, fertilize, shear and prune shrubbery Snow plow, shovel and spread salt Operate riding and push lawn mowers, snow blower, chain saw and similar various hand tools and vehicles within driver's license certification Leaf removal Line fields for WCU club events and maintain edges to be level with turf Litter removal Remove litter and debris to keep storm drain grates open for roadways, parking lots, sidewalks, steps, and sidewalk ramps Empty, remove, and replace trash/recycling cans and cigarette urns as directed Clean and maintain tools, equipment, materials, and supplies Minimum Qualifications Selection Criteria:
Minimum Education & Training:
One year of experience in groundskeeping work and completion of the eighth grade OR Any equivalent combination of experience and training Must have a valid driver's license Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of groundskeeping and simple horticultural practices Knowledge of the care of lawns, flowers, trees, and common shrubs Knowledge of the potential hazards of toxic chemical pesticides and herbicides, and the safety precautions required to minimize these hazards Ability to interpret pesticide and herbicide label directions and related literature Ability to maintain and make ordinary repairs to machinery, equipment and improvements, such as walks, lanes parking places, sheds, and benches Ability to lay out and participate in planting, watering, sodding, spraying and trimming and cleaning work in lawns, gardens and walks Good physical condition to permit long hours of outdoor physical labor
Essential Functions:
This position requires frequent bending, stooping, squatting and kneeling to plant, mulch and weed beds.
Applicants must be able to carry 30 lb.
buckets of paint; handle 50 lb.
bags of fertilizer and ice melt; push a 100-lb.
mower; reach forward to trim a hedge or operate a jackhammer; shovel up to 20 lbs.
of wet snow and work outside under severe weather conditions.
Special Instructions As a Facilities Division Employee that person is deemed essential and must remain or report to work during partial or full day closings.
Candidates must apply online at https:
//www.
schooljobs.
com/careers/wcupa.
Application allows for cover letter and resume attachments.
Applicants must successfully complete the interview process to be considered as a finalist.
Developing and sustaining a diverse faculty and staff advances WCU's educational mission.
The University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer encouraging diversity.
Women, persons of color, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
All offers of employment are subject to and contingent upon satisfactory completion of all preemployment criminal background checks.
American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Benefits available to permanent, full time employee or permanent, part time employee who is scheduled to work every pay period for at least 50% of full time.
HEALTH CARE COVERAGE through the Pennsylvania Employees Benefit Trust Fund (PEBTF) MEDICAL COVERAGE - effective with date of hire or upon enrollment AFSCME employees may choose between the Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) plan, a Health Maintenance Organization (HMO) plan available in their service area, or the Consumer Driven Health Plan (CDHP).
Newly hired employees pay 5.
0% of coverage cost until they begin optional participation in the Get Healthy wellness plan, which will reduce contributions to 2.
0% with non-participants paying 5.
0% of coverage cost.
Employees hired on August 1, 2003 and after pay an additional buy plan cost for PPO plan.
New hires that elect to cover dependents pay full cost for covering dependents the first six months of employment.
o PPO - Plan from Highmark Blue Shield includes office visits for in-network at $15 copayment for the primary care physician, $25 copayment for specialists, and services at 100% with no annual deductible or coinsurance; deductible and coinsurance applied to out-of-network providers.
o HMO - Most covered services paid in full if care is coordinated by primary care physician; care not coordinated by primary care physician is not covered.
Copayments are $15 for the primary care physician and $25 for specialists.
o CDHP - Most covered services paid in full if care is provided in-network after meeting a $1,500 (single)/$3,000 family deductible.
The PEBTF contributes $1,000 (single)/$2,000 (family) per year into a Health Reimbursement Account (HRA) - therefore, the out-of-pocket maximum in -network is $500 for single or $1,000 for family annually.
SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS PROGRAM - has a 6 month waiting period o Prescription drug coverageo Vision coverageo Dental coverageo Hearing Aid coverageFLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNTSPay for select medical and child care expenses on a pre-tax basis through payroll deductions.
The Medical Reimbursement Account includes a debit card for immediate access.
GROUP LIFE INSURANCETerm life policy provided by the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education for permanent AFSCME employees is based on one-time salary up to a maximum of $40,000VOLUNTARY LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCEIncome protection equal to 60% of gross annual base salary to a maximum of $5,000 monthly benefit with an option for a 90-day or 180-day benefit elimination period.
VOLUNTARY GROUP LIFE & PERSONAL ACCIDENT INSURANCEOptional Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) insurance for eligible AFSCME employees and their family, with premium contributions made through payroll deduction.
Maximum employee coverage is five times annual salary up to $500,000.
RETIREMENT PLAN OPTIONS (Choose one):
Defined Benefit Plan - State Employees' Retirement System (SERS)Retirement income is based on a fixed formula that considers your years of service, age, and final average salary.
The retirement benefit amount for vested participants is guaranteed and not affected by the investment earnings of the plan.
Participants are 100% vested after 10 years of service (5 years if enrolled prior to January 1st, 2011).
Visit the SERS website http:
//www.
sers.
pa.
gov for more information.
OR Defined Contribution Plan - Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP)Retirement income from the ARP plan is determined by your account balance at the time of retirement, which is comprised of your employee contributions (5% of salary), the State System contributions (9.
29% of salary) and any investment earnings based on the performance of the investments you choose.
Participants are 100% vested from date of enrollment.
Employees may enroll in any of the three available vendors, Fidelity, TIAA-CREF or VALIC.
The Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS) is a defined benefit plan for Pennsylvania's public school employees.
If you are a current member of PSERS, the State System is able to continue your enrollment in PSERS or you may elect SERS and opt for multiple service which combines service in both SERS and PSERS to receive a single retirement benefit, or you may enroll in the ARP plan.
SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN OPTIONSPennsylvania State System of Higher Education AFSCME employees have the option to contribute additional pre-tax funds for retirement.
You can choose either or both a 403(b) plan (Tax Sheltered Annuity) and/or the 457 plan (Deferred Compensation).
Roth 457 after-tax pay option is also available.
STATE EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAMThe State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) is a confidential program which provides a wide range of no-cost services to address a broad range of problems.
This program is administered by the Commonwealth's Office of Administration who has contracted with United Behavioral Health (UBH) to provide SEAP services.
Employees and family members are entitled to up to three (3) counseling sessions at no charge.
SEAP's phone number is 1-800-692-7459.
TUITION WAIVERo The employee is entitled to total waiver at the university where they are employed up to 128 undergraduate creditso The employee's spouse and/or dependents (to age 25) are entitled to total waiver at the university where the employee is employed up to the first undergraduate degreeANNUAL LEAVEPaid leave is earned based on a percentage of regular hours paid bi-weekly and the AFSCME employee's years of service.
Newly hired employees are entitled to 7 days annually in the first three years of service.
SICK LEAVEPaid leave is earned at 4.
24% of regular hours paid bi-weekly which equates to 11 days annually.
PERSONAL LEAVEo 1 day in the first calendar year of employmento 1 day per half calendar year in the second year of employmento 1 day per calendar quarter in third and subsequent years of employment(Additional one day of personal leave for employees with more than one year of service who use no sick leave during the leave calendar year)This summary highlights the Employee Health Program, Supplemental Benefits Program, and leave entitlements for Pennsylvania State System employees covered by the American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) collective bargaining agreement.
The benefits described are available to most employees; however, certain eligibility requirements must be met.
This summary is provided for general purposes only.
Legal Plan Documents and the AFSCME collective bargaining agreement will govern any discrepancies that may arise.
For additional information concerning health and supplemental benefits, contact the Pennsylvania Employees' Benefit Trust Fund (PEBTF) at (717) 561-4750 or toll-free at (800)522-7279, or at www.
pebtf.
org.
Benefits, benefit levels, and eligibility rules are subject to change.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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