<p>Working Title Seasonal Groundskeeper Department Grounds Position Category Support Staff Posting Number SP00846 Position End Date (if other than Permanent) 08/21/2026 Hours per Week 37.5 Salary Range These assignments will begin on April 27, 2026, and will last no longer than August 21, 2026, and have an hourly wage of $16.40 Full/Part Time Full Time Type of Position Temporary</p> <p>Position Summary Information</p> <p>General Description/Position Purpose</p> <p>Join a vibrant and purpose-driven community at Shippensburg University, located in the scenic Cumberland Valley and spread across a beautiful 210-acre campus with over 40 buildings. We offer a dynamic academic environment with 45 undergraduates, 22 graduate, and 2 doctoral programs. At Shippensburg, our mission is more than words-we are committed to inclusive collaboration, fostering a strong sense of belonging, and celebrating the achievements that drive positive change in our communities. Be part of a team that values innovation, impact, and shared success.</p> <p>Shippensburg University is seeking motivated Seasonal Groundskeepers to join the Facilities Division during the summer months. This position is responsible for maintaining campus roads, grounds, walkways, parking lots, and athletic fields in a safe, clean, orderly, and ready-for-use condition.</p> <p>Key Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Perform routine grounds maintenance, including seeding, planting, fertilizing, mowing, pesticide application, leaf removal, and care of trees, shrubs, and plants. </li><li>Inspect and clean storm drains, ensure proper drainage, and maintain outdoor safety standards. </li><li>Operate grounds maintenance equipment such as sweepers, snowplows, leaf blowers, outdoor vacuums, fertilizer spreaders, rotary and reel-type riding mowers, verticut machines, aerators, rototillers, and other related tools. </li><li>Complete scheduled equipment and tool preventive maintenance, as well as seasonal preparations, such as storage, cleaning, and readiness for use. </li><li>Work and line athletic and instructional fields, set up and operate portable sprinklers, and ensure field readiness according to user schedules. </li><li>Supervise and lead part-time student personnel as assigned, completing tasks individually or as part of a team. </li><li>Perform additional general labor tasks as assigned, including non-technical painting, cleaning, and other duties appropriate to the weather and operational needs. </li></ul> <p>This position is considered essential within the Facilities Division. Essential employees are required to remain on duty or report to work during partial or full University closures due to hazardous road conditions, emergencies, or other circumstances.</p> <p>Full job description will be provided during the interview process.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>One year of experience in grounds keeping work and completion of the eighth grade; or Any equivalent combination of experience and training.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Posting Detail Information</p> <p>Open Date 04/01/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary</p> <p>For full consideration all candidates should apply online at https://jobs.ship.edu with acceptance of materials until the positions are filled. Materials submitted in other formats including paper applications will not be considered. All applications and inquiries will remain confidential.</p> <p>Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania is and Equal Opportunity Employer and, in compliance with federal and state laws and university policy, is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regards to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, or sex. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.</p> <p>Additional Information</p> <p>All Shippensburg University employees are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to the University's core values of teamwork and collaboration, dependability, initiative, problem solving, and clear communication. University employees are expected to demonstrate good interpersonal and communication skills with all members of the campus community. They will strive to maintain integrity, effectiveness and efficiency by upholding customer service throughout all levels of performance.</p> <p>All university employees are required to comply with university policies, state and federal laws/statutes prohibiting any type of Discrimination, Harassment or Retaliation.</p> <p>Safeguarding confidential, personal data and/or records of employees, students, customers and other related constituents is the responsibility of all University employees. It is the duty of all members of the University community to take part in the maintenance of a safe campus.</p>