Groundskeeper

The Position:

Groundskeeper

Job Summary:

Groundskeepers are responsible for maintaining the exterior areas of campus. This includes the establishing and upkeep of campus landscaping, assisting with the removal of snow and ice, and helping with the distribution of residential and faculty and staff work space furniture. Work directions may come from the Grounds Manager or a designated Lead Worker.

Schedule & Benefits: This is a full-time, year-round, day-shift position with a standard schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday. Specific work schedule(s) will be assigned/scheduled in consultation with the grounds manager. Evening and weekend work will be scheduled from time-to-time for special events such as graduation, alumni weekend, etc., based on need. After hours on-call work may arise in response to weather and other emergency situations. All Muhlenberg Plant Operations team members are considered essential personnel. Muhlenberg offers a highly competitive benefits package, including but not limited to, generous holidays (including 3 days off for Thanksgiving and an extended winter break between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day), vacation (15 days per year to start), sick leave, paid parental leave, tuition programs at the undergraduate and graduate level, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending plans, College-provided short-and long-term disability at no cost to the employee, life insurance, and retirement.

The College & Surrounding Area: Founded in 1848, Muhlenberg College is a private, residential liberal arts college offering baccalaureate and graduate programs. At Muhlenberg, we are committed to a campus community that ensures students, faculty, and staff of all backgrounds feel welcome, respected, valued and included. Muhlenberg College is dedicated to shaping creative, compassionate, collaborative leaders through rigorous academic programs in the arts, humanities, business, natural sciences and social sciences; pre-professional programs in law, health and theology; and progressive workforce-focused post-baccalaureate certificates and master's degrees. A diverse city of 125,000 located in Pennsylvania's scenic Lehigh Valley, Allentown is the third-largest city in the state and is located just 60 miles north of Philadelphia and 90 miles west of New York City. The region, also comprising neighboring Bethlehem, Easton and more, is home to a vibrant arts scene, extensive parks and recreational opportunities, and a rich blend of diverse cuisine. Check out Allentown and Life in the Lehigh Valley | Muhlenberg College to learn more.

Characteristic Duties & Responsibilities:

• Maintaining lawns

• Care and pruning of trees, shrubs, and hedges

• General construction, repair, and maintenance of campus grounds

• Removal of trash and other debris

• Transporting and installing student and employee furniture

• Setting up and taking down of equipment for special events

• Removing snow and ice

• Minor repairing of roads and sidewalks

• Other duties as assigned

While no one person may possess all the qualifications listed below, the ideal candidate will have many of the following professional experiences and characteristics:

Qualifications:

• Minimum one year of relevant experience required

• Ability to understand and follow written and oral instructions

• Experience working effectively and supporting inclusion within a diverse community (prospective and current students, faculty, staff, subscribers, and visitors, etc.). Diversity, as affirmed in the College's mission statement, is a fundamental Muhlenberg value. For more information, visit Muhlenberg DEIB.

• A valid PA Driver's License with satisfactory driving history; clean driving record must be maintained during employment

• Experience with skid steer loader, front end loaders, and chainsaw a plus

• Completion of satisfactory background checks, including but not limited to driving record, child abuse clearance, education and criminal background

• Successful completion of satisfactory pre-employment physical and drug screening

Physical Requirements:

• Frequent carrying and/or lifting of up to 50 pounds

• Full use of all extremities

• Frequent bending/squatting and kneeling

• Occasional lifting of items over 50 pounds, up to 100 pounds (with or without assistance, as needed)

• Constant walking and standing

Work Environment:

This opportunity involves considerable work outdoors, year-round, in all types of weather conditions. Some evening and weekend hours may be scheduled to support campus events. All grounds employees will be on a rotating on-call schedule to provide needed services. Groundskeepers are classified as essential personnel - reporting to work in the event of weather emergencies, upon request from management, is required.

To apply, upload your complete application package as a single PDF document. A complete application package includes: 1) cover letter; 2) resume; 3) names/contact information for three professional references. Application review will continue until the position is filled. To initiate your application, use the APPLY button.

An equal opportunity employer, Muhlenberg College is committed to recruiting and retaining outstanding faculty and staff from racial and ethnic groups that have been traditionally underrepresented in higher education. Please visit our Diversity & Inclusion page for additional information about Muhlenberg's commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive community.

Legal Notice

Muhlenberg College Annual Crime Reporting- As provided by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act of 1998, prospective employees of Muhlenberg College are entitled to request and receive a copy of the College Annual Security Report (ASR). The ASR can be accessed at http://www.muhlenberg.edu/annualsecurityreport . This report includes crime statistics on certain reportable crimes, as well as Muhlenberg College Safety Policies. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus safety and police, such as policies concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault and other matters. Anyone wishing a paper copy of the ASR may contact the Campus Safety Office at 484-664-3112.