Description
This position requires the successful candidate to:  Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and report changes in driver’s license status to supervision immediately.   Skillfully and safely operate a variety of stick shift and automatic transmission trucks, tractors, skid loaders, and other landscape equipment.  Perform labor for groundskeeping services on the Temple University 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 duties.  Maintain work areas and equipment in a safe and orderly condition.  Interact with others in a professional manner.  Report unsatisfactory conditions to the proper supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned. 

Required Education & Experience:
High school diploma or equivalent required. A minimum of two 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 & Abilities:
* Valid driver’s license.
* Ability to drive stick shift vehicles.
* 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.  

** This position requires a background check **
** This position requires a Valid, current Driver’s License **


Temple University values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

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.

To obtain additional information about Temple University please visit our website at www.temple.edu. 

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

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



Primary Location: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus-Facilities Management
Job: Staff
Schedule: Full-time
Shift: Day Job
Employee Status: Regular