Groundskeeper

Requisition Number P01201 Position Type Staff Department Housekeeping Working Title Groundskeeper Classification Grounds Keeper - S5071

Position Summary Information

Nature of position Permanent, Full-time If Temporary, Start Date If Temporary, End Date If part-time, hours per week If part-time, percent time Days Worked Monday - Friday Hours/Shift worked 7:00 am - 3:00 pm Union AFSCME

Posting Detail Information

Job Summary/Basic Function

About the position:

This is semi-skilled work in the care of the grounds of a state institution, facility, or public building. Work involves responsibility for the appearance and general care of the University grounds and athletic fields and may include seasonal lead work of a small group of employees or resident helpers engaged in cleaning and other simple grounds keeping activities. Work involves considerable physical and manual labor throughout the year exposed to the elements.

Join Our Team at Millersville University!

Position Salary: $32,078.00 annually

Plus a generous benefits package designed to support your well-being and future:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage - Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Group Life Insurance
• Retirement Plans - Choose from two excellent options
• Tuition Waiver - Invest in your education or your family's
• Paid Time Off - Vacation, sick leave, and holidays to recharge
• Full Benefits Summary(PDF)

Why Millersville?

Nestled in beautiful Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, Millersville University is a proud member of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education. We're known for:

• Strong student-faculty connections
• 70+ undergraduate and 24 graduate programs
• A stunning campus and vibrant community
• Outstanding job placement for graduates

With over 66,000 alumni across the globe, our impact is far-reaching-and growing.

Our Mission & Values:

At Millersville, we live by our EPPIIC values of Exploration, Public Mission, Professionalism, Inclusion, Integrity, and Compassion.

We are deeply committed to Inclusive Excellence-creating a welcoming, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. We believe diversity is a strength, and we actively seek individuals who bring unique perspectives and experiences to our community.

Equal Opportunity for All:

Millersville University is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination. Individuals from traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Lay out and participate in planting, watering, sodding, spraying and trimming and cleaning work on lawns, gardens and walk.
• Participate in the maintenance and marking of athletic fields.
• Remove dirt, rubbish, snow, leaves and other refuse and maintains roads, lawns, sheds, benches and parking places.
• Operate mechanized and motorized grounds keeping equipment such as driven and push mowers, rollers, and roto-tillers.
• Participate in filling, surfacing, hauling and mulching operations.
• Prepare reports and keep records of time, materials and equipment.
• Perform related work as required.
• All other duties as assigned.

SAFETY

• In the performance of the duties, the employee must be knowledgeable and experienced with safe operation of equipment and tools (hand and power).
• Immediately reports accidents and incidents to include near misses.
• Work safely by using Personal Protective Equipment, maintaining equipment, following safety procedures and policies, etc.
• Complete safety training within first two weeks of start date and monthly thereafter.
• Seek additional training and certification to perform their duties.
• Identify safety issues related to equipment, tools, actions or processes.
• Review SDS for chemicals related to the department.
• Be aware of and report potential safety hazards and incidents immediately.
• Resolve pending hazards in a timely fashion.
• Consult with supervisor or Environmental Health & Safety staff as needed to resolve unsafe conditions or obtain additional training/resources.
• Stop unsafe practice regardless of shop or contractor if imminently endangering life or severe property damage.
• Perform daily pre-operation checks on equipment.
• Leave work area clean and orderly at the end of shift and/or job.

Required Qualifications

• One year of experience in groundskeeping work OR any equivalent combination of experience and training.

• Knowledge of:

• groundskeeping and simple horticultural practices.

• the care of lawns, flowers, trees, and common shrubs.

• the potential hazards of toxic chemicals, and the safety precautions required to minimize these hazards.

• Ability to:

• maintain and make ordinary repairs to machinery, equipment and improvements, such as walks, lanes parking places, sheds, and benches.

• 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.

• Excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Word, Outlook.

• Commitment to inclusive practices and working with diverse student populations.

• Valid driver's license.

• Successful interview.

• Successful completion of three background checks.

Preferred Qualifications

• Graduation from a related trade school or degree in related field.

Essential Functions

Please Note: These duties are to be performed with or without an accommodation. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations in accordance with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).

• Significant amount of physical effort required.
• Moderate exposure to physical risks.
• Ability to sit/stand for long lengths of time.
• Must work outside for up to 8 hours a day.
• Must be able to lift/pull/push up to 50 pounds.
• This position requires working in ice, snow, rain, and sunny conditions, and other adverse working conditions.
• Individuals must work mostly outdoors all year round, but some work is indoors.
• Work in conditions from 0F to 100F.
• Work environment may be dry, wet, humid, noisy from other construction activities or operation of building/grounds equipment.
• Will encounter presence of dust, odors, debris, chemicals, and other potentially hazardous materials.
• May have to work in cramped spaces and otherwise uncomfortable positions in the performance of assigned tasks.
• Must be able to wear Personal Protective Equipment, when necessary, hard hats, respirators, eye protection, hearing protection, etc.

Posting Open Date 08/01/2025 Posting Close Date 08/24/2025 Special Instructions to Applicants Quicklink for Posting/Requisition