Driver/Grounds

Job Description - Driver/Grounds (21004016) **Job Description**Driver/Grounds - ( 21004016 ) **Description**This position requires the successful candidate to:Possess and maintain a valid drivers license and report changes in drivers license status to supervision immediately. Skillfully and safely operate various 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 tasks. Maintain work areas and equipment in a safe and orderly condition. Professionally interact with others. Report unsatisfactory conditions to the proper supervisor. Performs other duties as assigned.Performs other duties as assigned.Full-time weekly work schedule includes/requires one weekend day**Required Education and 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 and Abilities:***Valid drivers 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 instructionsThis position requires a background check.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.In accordance with the City of Philadelphias mandate, all Temple University students, faculty, staff and contractors must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 by November 15, 2021, unless they have a medical or religious exemption approved by the university. An individual is considered fully vaccinated 2 weeks or more following the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines, or 2 weeks or more following a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Individuals who do not meet the Universitys vaccination or exception requirement by November 15, 2021 will be prohibited from working until proof of vaccination or an exception is provided. For more information visit the university's Vaccines web page at https://www.temple.edu/coronavirus/vaccines.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-reportYou may request a copy of the report by calling Temple Universitys Campus Safety Services at 215-204-7900.**Primary Location**: Pennsylvania-Philadelphia-Main Campus **Job**: Staff **Schedule**: Full-time **Shift**: Day Job **Employee Status**: Regular