Facilities Worker

merakeycareers; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plan with pre-tax and Roth

DailyPay

Goga well-being platform

Care.com backup childcare

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey seeks a Facilities Helper to join our Facilities division at Plymouth Meeting, PA. The role involves traveling between locations performing groundskeeping, moving items, power washing, salting, and snow shoveling while supporting the Maintenance department.

Responsibilities include driving to sites, operating equipment, loading/unloading, keeping tools in good condition, and ensuring health and safety standards are followed. Schedule: Mon–Fri 8:30am–5:00pm.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Valid driver’s license is required.
• Must have reliable transportation.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Occasionally able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Drive company vehicle to locations in various conditions.
• Perform groundskeeping and cleanup at job sites.
• Operate weed trimmers, pruning saws, and loppers.
• Use a power washer to clean buildings and equipment.
• Shovel snow and spread salt as needed.
• Move equipment and furniture between buildings as required.
• Load and unload items from vehicles.
• Maintain and care for equipment.
• Clean areas with broom and mop; use detergents as needed.
• Notify manager of damages or safety issues.
• Handle reasonable requests with professionalism and courtesy.
• Monitor supplies and inform manager when orders are needed.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Equipment operation

Driving

Snow removal

Heavy lifting

Teamwork

Health & safety

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Weed Trimmer

Pruning Saw

Loppers

Power Washer

Job description

Merakey is currently seeking a Facilities Helper to join our Merakey Facilities division based out of our office in Plymouth Meeting, PA.

Schedule:M – F8:30am to 5:00pm

Position Description

The facilities helper will travel from location to location and complete various duties such as groundskeeping, moving of furniture, boxes, power washing, salting, shoveling, etc. assist the Maintenance department as needed. Other duties as assigned.

• Drive Company Vehicle from location to location in all types of conditions
• Perform a variety of grounds keeping services (pulling weeds, applying weed killer, picking up trash, clear and clean job sites of debris, etc.).
• Ability to operate equipment such as weed trimmers, Pruning saw, Loppers, etc.
• Operate a power washer to clean buildings, equipment etc.
• Shovel snow from walkways, driveways, or parking lot.
• Ability to operate a salt spreader.
• Transport equipment, Furniture, Personal belongings etc. around from building to building (Ability to operate hand truck, dolly etc.)
• Ability to load and unload from vehicle.
• Maintain all equipment.
• Cleans areas using brooms, mops, and detergents.
• Notify Manager of any damages.
• Deal with reasonable complaints/request with professionalism and patience.
• Check supplies and notify Manager if items need to be ordered.
• Adhere strictly to rules regarding health and safety and be aware of any company practice.

Benefits

Merakey offers generous benefits that promote well-being, financial security, and work-life balance, including:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, plus access to healthcare advocacy support.
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Access Care.com for backup childcare, elder care, and household services.
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Tuition reimbursement and educational partnerships.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

• High School Diploma /GED required.
• Must be 18 years of age or older required.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Qualified candidate must have their own reliable transportation.
• Ability to work outside in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to occasionally exert up to 50lbs.