Driver/Groundskeeper

Temple University's Facilities Grounds Department (Health Sciences Campus) is searching for a Driver/Groundskeeper.

Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
12 Paid Holidays
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!

Hourly Rate: $22.95

Position Summary
This position requires the successful candidate to possess and maintain a valid U.S. driver's license and report changes in driver's license status to supervision immediately. Skillfully and safely operate various stick shift and automatic transmission trucks, tractors, skid loaders, and other landscape equipment. Perform labor for groundskeeping services on the Temple University Health Sciences Campus and related areas as assigned. This includes landscape/horticultural work, turf care, athletic field maintenance, litter/trash removal, snow removal, hard surface cleaning, and other duties as directed. Follow University work rules and safety procedures in the completion of assigned tasks. Maintain work areas and equipment in a safe and orderly conditions. Professionally interact with others. Report unsatisfactory conditions to the proper supervisor. Performs other related duties as assigned.

This position requires the following background checks: motor vehicle drivers license review

Required Education and Experience
* A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
* A minimum of two (2) years of verifiable full-time employment or college-level coursework in groundskeeping, landscaping, horticulture, or a related field.
* An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills and Abilities
* Ability to drive stick shift vehicles.
* Ability to drive skillfully and safely.
* Ability to perform landscape duties.
* Skillfully operate skid loaders, tractors, and other common landscape equipment.
* Demonstrated knowledge of grounds-keeping, landscaping, and horticulture.
* Ability to understand and follow written instructions.
* Ability to carry out litter and trash removal.
* Ability to carry out snow removal; with mandatory overtime work during snow removal and other emergency circumstances is required.
* Ability to carry out hard surface cleaning.

Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.

Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.

Temple University's Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains statistics, policies, and procedures related to campus safety. Go here to review: https://safety.temple.edu/reports-logs/annual-security-report

You may request a copy of the report by calling Temple University's Public Safety Services at 215-204-7900.