Groundskeeper - Franklin & Marshall College : Job Details

About Franklin & Marshall College: Franklin & Marshall College is a residential college dedicated to excellence in undergraduate liberal education. Its aims are to inspire in young people of high promise and diverse backgrounds a genuine and enduring love for learning, to teach them to read, write, and think critically, to instill in them the capacity for both independent and collaborative action, and to educate them to explore and understand the natural, social, and cultural worlds in which they live. In so doing, the College seeks to foster in its students' qualities of intellect, creativity, and character, that they may live fulfilling lives and contribute meaningfully to their occupations, their communities, and their world. Job Description: Franklin & Marshall College is recruiting for a full-time Groundskeeper. Job Details:

• Location: F&M Campus - Lancaster, PA
• Classification: Full-time, Non-Exempt
• Schedule: 40 hours per week.
• Reports to: Grounds Supervisor
• Department: Facilities & Operations
• Approved Hourly Rate: $17.50 per hour.

Job Description: The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the College landscape and snow removal. This position also assists other trades as needed. Essential Functions:

• Perform all aspects of lawn, tree/shrub, and planting bed maintenance, irrigation and health care. Perform all aspects of artificial turf field maintenance as needed.
• Inspect and maintain all grounds equipment.
• Maintain campus signage.
• Perform all aspects of snow removal.
• Assist with trash and recyclables collection and disposal.
• Assist Special Work Assignment Team on college events.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements: Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• At least 1 year of professional grounds experience (landscape & snow removal experience).
• Ability and willingness to provide excellent service and to work in a collegial manner with students, faculty and staff, and other constituencies is essential.
• Valid PA drivers license and DOT physical required within 3 months of hire.
• Demonstrated commitment to community & belonging.
• Successful completion of background checks
• Successful interview.

Additional Information: Offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of reference checks, a criminal background verification, and verification of credentials. The College will coordinate these verifications. Full-time members of the Franklin & Marshall College professional staff receive competitive starting pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes health coverage, dental, vision, generous retirement savings plan contributions, education benefits for employees, spouses and dependent children, and enjoy access to all College facilities including dining venues to suit all tastes, recreation and fitness facilities, and libraries, plus access to College performances, lectures, and events. To learn more about our Benefits, please visit our Benefits Page. Franklin & Marshall College is committed to having an inclusive campus community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the College does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.