Full-Time Groundskeeper 7:00am-3:30pm

Homestead Village Enhanced Senior Living; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental & Vision

Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

401k / Roth IRA

Vacation & Sick Time

Attendance Bonus

Referral Bonus

Education Assistance

Funeral Leave

Holiday Pay

EEOC exemption

Job summary

Homestead Village in Lancaster, PA is seeking a detailed, safety-conscious Groundskeeper to maintain our outdoor spaces and assist in snow removal as needed. This full-time role runs 7:00am-3:30pm, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekends/holidays.

You will operate lawn and landscape equipment, perform basic repairs, follow safety rules, and work cooperatively with staff to keep residents' grounds welcoming year-round.

Qualifications

• Valid PA driver's license in good standing.
• Previous experience is preferred but not required.
• Honest, dependable, and safety conscious.

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment required for landscaping projects and mowing.
• Follow basic safety rules and procedures.
• Perform tasks according to schedule with minimal supervision.

Skills

Driver's License

Experience preferred

Honest & Dependable

Self-supervised

Equipment handling

Job description

Homestead Village is a thriving non-profit, CARF-CCAC accredited, Life Plan Community located just outside 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.
Full-Time Groundskeeper - 7:00am-3:30pm Monday through Friday with the understanding of participation in snow removal procedures, which can and may involve occasional weekends and/or holidays.

Base Pay -

Determined based upon years of experience, starting rate $17.00 with less than 1 year experience.

Qualifications

• Valid PA Driver's 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, weed eaters, blowers, clippers, spreaders, chain saw, mowers, and snowplows

Responsibilities

• Operate equipment required for landscaping projects & mowing.
• Understand and apply basic rules of safety.
• Perform individualized assignments according to schedules.
• Perform minor repairs to equipment maintaining in good working order.
• Be flexible, receptive, and adaptive to change.
• Work cooperatively and productively with co-workers.
• Provide feedback to supervisor on areas that need improvement
• Constantly able to grasp, carry, and manipulate objects such as weed whacker, shovel, broom, hoe, rake, and wheelbarrow.
• Push/Pull up to 100lb items such as tractor implements & salt.
• 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 $50,000 - 100% 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.