Seasonal Groundskeeper at NORTH FAYETTE TOWNSHIP – Oakdale, Pennsylvania

POSITION SUMMARY

The Seasonal Groundskeeper assists with all aspects of seasonal grounds operations, including mowing, athletic field repair, trash removal, and the maintenance of restrooms, playgrounds, and pavilions. This role is essential in supporting the upkeep and maintenance of municipal property and infrastructure. Under the general supervision of the Director of Public Works and senior staff members in the Parks Maintenance Division, this position requires a high level of initiative and discretion and is subject to periodic evaluations upon task completion.

Work is performed during regularly scheduled hours, with the possibility of extra time as required. This role is classified as non-exempt according to the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

The candidate selected for this position is required to have work authorization in the United States and will undergo eligibility verification at the start of their employment. Furthermore, the candidate will be subjected to a background investigation, a pre-employment physical exam, drug and alcohol screening, and must certify adherence to the Township’s Nepotism Policy.

POLICY AGAINST DISCRIMINATION

Pursuant to Ordinance No. 527, the Township of North Fayette is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate against any person who works for the Township, or who seeks to work for the Township, based on their political opinions or affiliations, or their race, color, religion, ancestry, age (40 or older), sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), national origin, genetic information, disability, use of guide or support animals, or any other status protected by the relevant federal and/or state laws. If there is any inconsistency between this policy and such laws, the laws will prevail.

This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, decisions regarding hiring, placement, pay, benefits, promotions, demotions, transfers, terminations, layoffs, recall from layoffs, benefit administration, and any other terms and conditions of employment. Similarly, employees are expected to respect the rights of their colleagues.

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