Groundskeeper Landscape a - Facilities Buildings & Grounds

This position is responsible to provide advanced services to maintain the campus exterior, grounds and landscapes.

High School Diploma or equivalent or obtain within six (6) months of start date.

Two (2) years of horticulture experience required. Commercial/institutional experience preferred.

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.

Minimum two (2) years of prior experience plowing snow with trucks and grounds equipment required.

Prior experience proficiently operating a skid loader required.

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.

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.

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