FT Groundskeeper 700am-330pm

Homestead Village is a thriving nonprofit CARFCCAC accredited Life Plan Community located just outside vibrant Downtown Lancaster. We are seeking someone who is detailed driven and passionate individual to join our compassionate community as we enhance independence and dignity for all our Residents. Our Groundskeepers are critical to ensuring our Residents thrive on our beautiful community.

FullTime Groundskeeper 7:00am3:30pm Monday through Friday with the understanding of participation in snow removal procedures which can and may involve occasional weekends and/or Holidays.

Base Pay Determinedbased upon years of experience starting rate $16.75 with less than 1 year experience.

Qualifications:

• Valid PA Drivers License within good standing.
• Previous experience is preferred but not required.
• Must be honest dependable & safety conscious
• Must be able to complete tasks with little or no supervision
• Ability to take direction in handling equipment in the performance of job duties

Environmental Conditions/Equipment Used:

• Work is performed outdoors throughout the year with exposure to seasonal elements (cold heat rain snow etc.
• Equipment used: dump truck shears snow blowers tractor aerators hand saws vacuums electric hand tools lawn tools trailers eaters blowers clippers spreaders chain saw mowers and snowplows

Responsibilities (the following is an overview of the responsibilities of the position and should not be considered to be all inclusive):

1. Operate equipment required for landscaping projects & mowing.
2. Understand and apply basic rules of safety.
3. Perform individualized assignments according to schedules.
4. Perform minor repairs to equipment maintaining in good working order.
5. Be flexible receptive and adaptive to change.
6. Work cooperatively and productively with coworkers.
7. Provide feedback to supervisor on areas that need improvement
8. Constantly able to grasp carry and manipulate objects such as whacker shovel broom hoe rake and wheelbarrow.
9. Push/Pull up to 100lb items such as tractor implements & salt.
10. Stoop bend and squat as required to reach the ground in wedding and in the performance of equipment repairs.

Benefits:all benefits begin on the 1st of the month following 60 days of employment

• Medical
• Dental & Vision 100 covered by Employer
• Short Term Disability 100 covered by Employer
• Group Term Life Insurance up to $covered by Employer
• 401k or Roth IRA; max employer match is 4.5
• Accrual Banks: Vacation & Sick Time
• Perfect Attendance Bonus Program
• Referral Bonus Program
• Education Assistance Program
• Funeral Leave
• Holiday pay; including your Birthday as a recognized Holiday

* Homestead Village accepts EEOC exemption requests.