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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

The Office of Physical Plant/Maintenance and Operations at Penn State Harrisburg invites applications for part-time seasonal Groundskeepers. Duties include mowing, weeding, mulching, planting, watering, pruning, and other related landscape functions.

• Mow, trim, fertilize, aerate, roll, seed, reseed, irrigate, topdress, and dethatch lawns, including athletic areas. Identify and treat common lawn disease, weeds, and insects. Control pests 
• Identify and treat common flower, tree, and shrub insect pests and disease; spray and fertilize; prepare and mix chemicals per label instructions 
• Plant, transplant, prune, weed, feed, cultivate, and remove trees, flowers, and shrubs 
• Erect, move, and remove athletic equipment, fences, posts, traffic/directory signs 
• Paint traffic lines, benches, fences, guardrails, signposts, fire hydrants, refuse containers, etc.  
• Operate trucks, tractors, mowers, sprayers, spreaders, light construction/landscape equipment  
• Establish sub-grades, finish grades for lawns, athletic areas, etc. Layout and line athletic areas 
• Mix, pour, and finish concrete for patchwork and minor masonry repairs to curbs, walks, catch basins, etc.; lay asphalt material for patching roadways, walks, parking areas, etc. 
• Set up safety equipment and barriers around work zone 
• Conduct event set up, tear down, and clean up 
• Perform vehicle and equipment checks; adjust, clean, oil, grease, inspect tire pressure, water, and anti-freeze levels; assist maintenance mechanics as directed 
• Remove brush, leaves, grass clippings, paper, spoil, and rubbish from walks, roads, curbs, parking lots, lawns, and other University property. Remove paint and other materials defacing University property. Remove snow and ice from walks, roads, and parking lots; apply anti-skid materials 
• Report unusual job conditions to supervisor 

This position requires that you operate a Motor Vehicle as a part of your job duties. A valid U.S. Driver's License and successful completion of a Motor Vehicle Record check will be required in addition to a Standard Background Check.

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