General Laborer

Lycoming College is hiring a General Laborer to join our Buildings and Grounds team

The Buildings and Grounds General Laborer provides a variety of general laborer services to ensure a safe, orderly and litter-free campus. This position works on campus or other designated work areas indoors and outdoors in all seasons performing common manual labor tasks. This position is designated as emergency on-call for emergency situations (e.g., inclement weather, snow and ice removal, etc.)

Who We Are:

Founded in 1812, Lycoming College is one of the nations oldest and most respected liberal arts colleges. Today, our community of 1,200 active learners from 22 states and territories and 17 countries comprises a student body that is 32 percent domestic students of the global majority or international, all of whom work with our renowned scholars to craft customized combinations of market-driven majors, minors and concentrations across our 48+ academic programs. Students compete in 19 NCAA Division III sports, participate in faculty-driven research, thrive in a robust program of internship experiences, and study abroad in more than two dozen countries. Lycoming College has one of the highest endowment-per-student ratios in the country. The institution is a member of the Annapolis Group of Liberal Arts Colleges and is recognized by U.S. News as a top 100 National Liberal Arts College and the No. 22 Best Value School. Lycoming College is dedicated to providing a high-quality liberal arts and sciences education for all students. Learn more at

The College proudly celebrates and values the principle of inclusive excellence. In support of its commitment to establishing an inclusive and equitable campus, Lycoming College seeks to recruit more faculty and staff from historically underrepresented groups with the recognition that doing so advances institutional excellence.

Lycoming College is an equal opportunity employer.

What will I do in this role?

• Maintaining the College grounds (lawns, planting beds, shrubs, trees) including mowing, planting, mulching, weeding and trimming.
• Plowing and shoveling snow, applying abrasives to assist with ice removal during winter months.
• Collecting and sorting, campus recycling materials.
• Performing interior building service tasks including furniture and equipment moves and event set-ups, or tear downs as required.
• Loading and unloading bulk materials and other miscellaneous materials throughout campus.
• Maintaining departmental vehicles to include fuel replenishment, regular maintenance checks for oil and fluids, tire pressure checks, washing and waxing as well maintaining the vehicle records log.
• Preserving and maintaining tools and equipment in good working order and maintaining the warehouse, storage and facilities and in a neat and organized manner.
• Assist the skills craftsmen in performing basic carpentry, painting, plumbing or electrical tasks as needed.

What are we looking for?

• High School diploma required.
• Ability to perform a variety of manual tasks with the ability to bend, crouch, kneel, reach and stand.
• Ability to perform assigned duties with minimum supervision.
• Ability to work safely in an environment using cleaning agents and chemicals, dust and noise.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A valid US Drivers license with a driving record that would successfully pass the requirements of the insurance company.

What We Offer!

This is a full-time benefits eligible position at $14.50 per hour. The hours are typically Monday-Friday between 7am-330pm.

Lycoming College has an excellent benefits package that includes:

Health & Wellness Benefits:

• Health insurance Lycoming College offers a wide variety of health plan options available.
• Dental insurance, including orthodontia coverage.
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts for medical expenses and dependent care expenses
• Life & accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Short-term disability insurance
• Cancer insurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Wellness program
• Employee assistance program

Retirement Benefits:

• 403(b) retirement plan with up to 8% contributions from the College

Tuition Benefits:

• Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at Lycoming College
• Free tuition for eligible dependents at over 600 colleges nationwide through Tuition Exchange, Inc.
• Free tuition for employees, spouses, and eligible dependents at the Pennsylvania College of Technology

Paid Leave Benefits:

• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Paid Parental Leave
• 14 holidays per year
• Summer hours

Employee Perks:

• 15% discount at the campus bookstore, excluding textbooks and snacks
• Reduced rates for meal packages for on-campus dining facilities
• Use of the campus recreations center and gym facilities for employees and household family members
• Use of the campus Library

How do I Join the Warrior Team?
Please submit a resume if possible and the names and contact information for three professional references. A criminal history background check and motor vehicle record check will be conducted post offer.