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Penn State Health lists this Groundskeeper Landscape A - Facilities Buildings & Grounds opportunity in hershey, Pennsylvania. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Job TitleThis position is responsible to provide advanced services to maintain the campus exterior, grounds and landscapes.Location: US:PA: Hershey Work Type: Full Time FTE: 1.00 Shift: Night Night Shift Differential: $2.50/hour Hours: Sun 11:00p-7:30a- Friday 7:30 a., floating varied coverage on each shift Recruiter Contact: Nicholas Wine at QualificationsHigh School Diploma or equivalent or obtain within six (6) months of start date.Two (2) years of horticulture experience required.Valid PA Certified Public Pesticide Applicator License Cat 23 + Core, or be able obtain within 6 months of hire, required.Must have and maintain a valid driver's license and provide an MVR annually.Prior experience proficiently operating various landscape/lawn care equipment, construction equipment, various size trucks/trailers, and tractors with manual and automatic transmissions.Minimum two (2) years of prior experience plowing snow with trucks and grounds equipment required.Prior experience proficiently operating a skid loader required.Test in horticulture knowledge and equipment maintenance operations will be administered.A minimum score of 75% must be achieved on a written and a skills (hands on) test. This test will include but will not be limited to: operation of various landscape/lawn care equipment and tools, and operation of a skid loader.Preferred QualificationsCommercial/institutional experience preferred.Penn State Health offers exceptional opportunities to learn and grow, exposure to a wide patient population, and the ability to provide individualized, innovative, and specialized care to patients in the community.Penn State Health offers an exceptional benefits package including medical, dental and vision with no waiting period as well as a Total Rewards Program that highlights a few of the many additional offerings below:Be Well with Employee Wellness Programs, and Fitness Discounts (University Fitness Center, Peloton).Be Balanced with Generous Paid Time Off, Personal Time, and Paid Parental Leave.Be Secured with Retirement, Extended Illness Bank, Life Insurance, and Identity Theft Protection.Be Rewarded with Competitive Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, and PAWS UP employee recognition program.Be Supported by the HR Solution Center, Learning and Organizational Development and Virtual Benefits Orientation, Employee Exclusive Concierge Service for scheduling.Penn State Hershey Medical Center is Central Pennsylvania's only Academic Medical Center, Level 1 Regional Adult and Pediatric Trauma Center, and Tertiary Care Provider. As a four-time Magnet-designated hospital, Hershey Medical Center values the hard work and dedication that our employees exhibit every day. Through our core values of Respect, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, our employees are a team committed to compassionate care for our diverse patient population, our community and each other. As a valued team member, we promote continued professional development, specialty certification, continuing education, and career growth.This job posting is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. Eligibility for shift differential pay based on the terms outlined in company policy or union contract. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.Penn State Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any protected class including disability or veteran status. Penn State Health's policies and objectives are in direct compliance with all federal and state constitutional provisions, laws, regulations, guidelines, and executive orders that prohibit or outlaw discrimination.Union: Teamsters Local 776
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hershey, PA, 17033, US
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