Landscape Maintenance Specialist Pool bei Kutztown University PASSHE (PA), PA

About the Department

This is an Essential Position

This job entails providing Integrated Pest Management practices to campus landscapes, turf and right of way areas (categories 6,7 and 10). The application of general use pesticides is a key function of this position. In addition, this position also performs a variety routine and emergency tasks on campus landscapes, trees, turf areas, hard scapes, athletic fields and more. Snow removal is required during the winter months. Since emergency responses are sometimes required, this is considered an “Essential” position.

Position Duties

• 1 year experience in grounds care, landscape maintenance, pesticide applications or similar outdoor labor  
• Stable employment history; within the last 5 years
• High school diploma, GED, or similar certificate
• PA Dept of Agriculture Pesticide License or ability to obtain within 6 months with the following categories: Core, 6 (ornamentals/landscape), 7 (turf) and 10 (weed/right of way)

Minimum Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in IPM pest management in landscape, turf or right-of-way 
• Possession of a PA Dept. of Agriculture Certified Applicator License
• Prior work experience or formal education in the field of insecticides & herbicides, and knowledge of the safety precautions required to minimize hazards inherent in this field

Other Qualifications

Applications & Resumes will be accepted until position is filled.

The starting salary for this position is $36,108.00, based on the AFSCME CBA.

All applications for this position must be submitted via our online application/resume system ONLY. Please do not fax, mail, or e-mail any documentation.

Successful interview, reference checks, background clearances (PA Criminal, Child Abuse Clearance & FBI Clearance), and demonstration of ability are requisite qualifications for all positions.

The University is very interested in hiring employees who have had extensive experience with diverse populations.

Non-Discrimination Statement 

Kutztown University does not discriminate in employment or educational opportunities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status. To discuss a complaint of discrimination, please contact the Office of Social Equity, Old Main A-Wing, Room 02, by phone at 610-683-4700 or by e-mail at [email protected]. Pursuant to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Kutztown University does not discriminate on the basis of sex and prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, including admissions and employment. Any inquiries regarding the application of Title IX at Kutztown University may be made to Bradley Davis, the University’s Title IX Coordinator, located in Old Main A-Wing, Room 02A, by phone at 610-683-4782 or by email at [email protected], or the Office for Civil Rights located in the Lyndon Baines Johnson Department of Education Bldg., 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, DC 20202-1100, by phone at 800-421-3481 (TDD: 800-877-8339), by fax at 202-453-6012, or by e-mail at [email protected]. Kutztown University’s Sexual Misconduct, Anti-Discrimination, and Anti-Harassment policies can be found in The Key student handbook or online at https://www.kutztown.edu/about-ku/administrative-offices/social-equity.html. 

Notice of availability of the Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report

The Annual Security Report and the Annual Fire Safety Report, containing policy statements, crime and fire statistics for Kutztown University, isavailable online. You may also request a physical copy by emailing the KU Clery Compliance Coordinator at [email protected].

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