Groundskeeper II
Description:
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a tuition free, home, and private school for over 2,000 Pre-K through 12th grade students.
Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, the lives of more than 11,000 students have been positively transformed through MHS's high-quality career-focused education, nurturing home life, and extensive extra-curricular opportunities.
MHS is seeking full-time Groundskeepers II to maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, and turf using chemical application and up-to-date pruning methods, with primary responsibility for grounds care, carrying out the regular maintenance for shrubs and trees on the 2,700-acre campus by pruning, trimming, fertilizing, and applying necessary pesticides.
Also, responsible for the maintenance of the Spring Creek Golf Course which operates 7 days per week.
The groundskeeper II is required to demonstrate journeyman level knowledge by achieving a score of at least 70% on a professional examination and demonstrate journeyman level skill through successful completion of a practical exercise (this applies to both internal and external applicants).
The work schedule is Monday - Friday full-time flex schedule with forty (40) hours per week with a minimum of two (2) consecutive non-workdays.
A flex shift employee works a combination of the shift times listed below to be scheduled as determined by the needs of the school seasonal or programmatic changes:
7:
00 a.
m.
- 3:
30 p.
m.
3:
00 p.
m.
- 11:
30 p.
m.
11:
00 p.
m.
- 7:
30 a.
m.
10-hr shift Bargaining unit Local 464 position with an hourly pay rate:
$25.
02 and after one year of probationary period the rate will increase.
Full-time employees are eligible for an excellent benefits package.
It includes paid time off, medical, and dental insurance, and financial benefits.
Qualification:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience working with chemical/pesticide application, and trees & shrubs maintenance/care at large facilities.
Valid PA Driver's License in good standing (CDL Preferred, Class B) Valid Pennsylvania Pesticide/Licensed Applicator License (Cat.
6 and 7 or 23); or obtain license within 6 months of hire.
Candidate should be willing to actively engage with students.
Candidate should demonstrate a high degree of integrity, as all MHS staff are role models to MHS students.
Recommended Skills Commercial Driver's License (Cdl) Maintenance Pesticide Application Parks And Gardens Maintenance Trimming Pesticides Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is a tuition free, home, and private school for over 2,000 Pre-K through 12th grade students.
Founded in 1909 by Milton and Catherine Hershey, the lives of more than 11,000 students have been positively transformed through MHS's high-quality career-focused education, nurturing home life, and extensive extra-curricular opportunities.
MHS is seeking full-time Groundskeepers II to maintain lawns, trees, shrubs, and turf using chemical application and up-to-date pruning methods, with primary responsibility for grounds care, carrying out the regular maintenance for shrubs and trees on the 2,700-acre campus by pruning, trimming, fertilizing, and applying necessary pesticides.
Also, responsible for the maintenance of the Spring Creek Golf Course which operates 7 days per week.
The groundskeeper II is required to demonstrate journeyman level knowledge by achieving a score of at least 70% on a professional examination and demonstrate journeyman level skill through successful completion of a practical exercise (this applies to both internal and external applicants).
The work schedule is Monday - Friday full-time flex schedule with forty (40) hours per week with a minimum of two (2) consecutive non-workdays.
A flex shift employee works a combination of the shift times listed below to be scheduled as determined by the needs of the school seasonal or programmatic changes:
7:
00 a.
m.
- 3:
30 p.
m.
3:
00 p.
m.
- 11:
30 p.
m.
11:
00 p.
m.
- 7:
30 a.
m.
10-hr shift Bargaining unit Local 464 position with an hourly pay rate:
$25.
02 and after one year of probationary period the rate will increase.
Full-time employees are eligible for an excellent benefits package.
It includes paid time off, medical, and dental insurance, and financial benefits.
Qualification:
High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of 5 years of experience working with chemical/pesticide application, and trees & shrubs maintenance/care at large facilities.
Valid PA Driver's License in good standing (CDL Preferred, Class B) Valid Pennsylvania Pesticide/Licensed Applicator License (Cat.
6 and 7 or 23); or obtain license within 6 months of hire.
Candidate should be willing to actively engage with students.
Candidate should demonstrate a high degree of integrity, as all MHS staff are role models to MHS students.
Recommended Skills Commercial Driver's License (Cdl) Maintenance Pesticide Application Parks And Gardens Maintenance Trimming Pesticides Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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