Groundskeeper - Refuse

Bucknell University

Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Base: $18.40-$23.00 ph; bonus/equity: not specifie...
On-campus
Operate refuse truck and tractor trailer
Perform landscaping and turf management
Maintain hand and motor-driven tools
Bucknell University is seeking a full-time Groundskeeper for refuse management and general landscape maintenance duties. The ideal candidate will have experience in landscaping, a commercial driver's license, and a commitment to maintaining the campus grounds while ensuring safety and compliance with environmental standards

Job Summary

  • The successful candidate will perform essential services duties including refuse collection, snow removal, and general landscape maintenance.
  • Employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, a 10% employer retirement contribution, and tuition remission.
  • This role requires operating heavy machinery such as refuse trucks, tractors, and backhoes while maintaining assigned equipment.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Bucknell University is seeking a full-time Groundskeeper for refuse management and general landscape maintenance duties. The ideal candidate will have experience in landscaping, a commercial driver's license, and a commitment to maintaining the campus grounds while ensuring safety and compliance with environmental standards.

Salary

Base: $18.40-$23.00 per hour; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 10% retirement match, tuition remission

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • operate refuse truck and tractor trailer
  • perform landscaping and turf management
  • maintain hand and motor-driven tools
  • work outdoors in all weather conditions

Nice-to-have

  • pest control experience preferred
  • vocational training or degree
  • event support and furniture moving
  • snow removal assistance

Key Requirements

  • Valid Commercial Driver's License required
  • 2 years of landscaping and equipment experience
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Pesticide license preferred but not required

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the US without visa sponsorship

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