Full-Time Grounds Maintenance (Landscaping)

High Associates Ltd.; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

High Associates Ltd. is seeking Grounds Maintenance Associates to ensure a pleasant outdoor environment by maintaining landscaping and grounds. Responsibilities include operating equipment, edging, mowing, and assisting with snow removal as needed. Candidates should possess a valid PA driver's license and a high school diploma or GED, along with strong teamwork and customer service skills.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Vacation offered to full-time coworkers

401(k) Retirement Plan with company match

Tuition Assistance with reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Scholarship opportunities for children of coworkers

Good Measure Award for exceptional performance

Qualifications

• Valid PA driver's license required.
• Previous grounds maintenance experience preferred but not required.
• Ability to work in a team and independently.

Responsibilities

• Complete all assigned grounds maintenance tasks.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment.
• Assist with snow/ice removal, when required.

Skills

Customer Service

Teamwork

Independence

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

High Associates is searching for Grounds Maintenance Associates to join the property services team. The successful candidate(s) will provide a pleasant outdoor environment by maintaining the overall appearance of the landscaping and grounds.

Rate: $18.50/hr. based upon previous experience. Standard schedule is 6:00am - 2:30pm, Monday - Friday. Some weekends may be required.

Responsibilities for our grounds maintenance include:

• Completing all grounds maintenance tasks as assigned.
• Operating and maintaining equipment.
• Expanding identification of plants and weeds.
• Edging, mulching, trimming, pruning, mowing, watering, weeding, and leaf clean-up.
• Assisting with snow/ice removal, as required. This will include Saturday & Sundays when it snows on those days.
• Safely using company vehicles and equipment by adhering to company standards.
• Abiding by all company and safety policies and procedures.

Our next co-worker will possess the following work and educational requirements:

• Valid PA driver's license is required!
• High School Diploma or GED, required
• Previous grounds maintenance/landscaping experience, preferred but not required
• The ability to work in both a team environment and independently.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service

Working for The High Companies:

High Associates is a leading developer, broker, and manager of office space, industrial real estate, retail properties, and apartments in Lancaster, PA; throughout South Central PA; and beyond.

• Excellent benefits including medical, dental and vision available for full-time coworkers.
• Access to healthy rewards program and High Health and Wellness Center
• Vacation is offered to regular full-time coworkers and is earned annually on your anniversary date. You may carry over a portion of your hours into the next anniversary year.
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with a company match.
• Tuition Assistance with 100 percent reimbursement for approved courses and degree programs which are job related and approved in advance by your supervisor.
• Employee Assistance Program provides professional, confidential assistance for any type of personal issue you or your eligible dependents are experiencing.
• High Family Foundation Scholarship is awarded annually to the children of High co-workers working at least 1,000 hours per year and employed for at least two years. Recipients are awarded $5,000 for each year they are enrolled in a two- or four-year accredited degree program.
• Good Measure Award is presented periodically to an individual or team from each of the High companies who exemplifies The High Philosophy and who has gone above and beyond normal job responsibilities to provide "Good Measure".