Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Thiel College Facilities seeks motivated and qualified candidates for the position of Groundskeeping/Event Setup personnel.  This position is responsible for performing various day-to-day groundskeeping and event setup services including, but not limited to, caring for lawns, hedges, mulch beds, and trees by mowing, edging, trimming, cleaning, raking, custodial duties, transporting and setting up items as needed for campus events, both large and small.  This position is for (M-F) dayshift, but may require some flexibility or occasional evenings and weekends.   Qualifications: Previous groundskeeping experience is preferred   Applicant should exhibit customer service skills with a professional, confidential, and positive personality, maintain a working knowledge of a wide range of vehicles, machinery, and equipment utilized in all areas of the physical plant. This position responds daily to work orders, emergency repairs, and campus departments/services, and operates college equipment and other off-road vehicles. Accountable for selected projects. The selected candidate will be required to perform other general maintenance duties as assigned. Thiel College Facilities is a team-working environment. Education and Experience: Vocational or high school graduate or equivalent.   Physical requirements: Fine motor skills, hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity. You may be required to lift, push, or pull up to 70 pounds. You may be required to crouch, kneel, bend, or stand for long periods, use stairs and ladders, climb at moderate heights, and use of protective clothing/equipment. Possible exposure to chemical, mechanical, or electrical hazards, dust, fumes, and odorous working conditions. You may be required to work outdoors in inclement weather. The selected candidate must pass a post-offer physical exam, drug screening and background check (scheduled and paid by the College). To Apply: Those interested in joining the Facilities team should submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references by clicking here. All application materials should be attached in a single PDF document using the candidate's last name as the title. Materials will be reviewed as received and continue until the position is filled. Thiel College is committed to attracting culturally and professionally diverse faculty and staff who engage our students by providing a rich and fulfilling curricular and co-curricular experience. Thiel College offers a competitive compensation package and a variety of attractive institutional benefits.