Groundskeeper

Great Southern Wood Preserving; Fombell (PA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

401(k) with company match

Profit sharing

Flexible spending accounts

Dependent scholarship program

Job summary

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain bathrooms, breakrooms, and production areas by performing diverse maintenance tasks. This full-time role offers a competitive pay and a full benefits package.

Responsibilities include general grounds maintenance, landscaping, and minor repairs on groundskeeping equipment, with no prior experience required and a high school diploma preferred.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; High School diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine grounds maintenance such as mowing, trimming, edging, and fertilizing lawns.
• Plant and maintain flowers, shrubs, trees, and other landscaping elements.
• Remove weeds, leaves, and debris from lawns, walkways, parking areas, and other exterior spaces.
• Maintain the cleanliness of sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots through sweeping, blowing, and other methods.
• Assist with snow removal and ice control, including shoveling, plowing (if applicable), and applying de-icing agents.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on groundskeeping equipment, such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and blowers.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Education

High School diploma

Job description

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Incorporated is well known for its flagship product, YellaWood® brand pressure treated pine which it sells through Do-It-Yourself retail home centers, pro dealers and other retail building-related and industrial segments. Our distribution coverage stretches from the Florida Keys to Texas to Canada, an area that includes all or parts of 27 states and the District of Columbia, as well as much of the Caribbean and Latin America, and part of the European Union and Mediterranean region. From pressure treated fence products, columns, deck specialties, and KDAT products, YellaWood® is the brand of choice for outdoor building.

Summary

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc., makers of Yellawood brand Pressure Treated Pine, is seeking a Groundskeeper. This individual will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of bathrooms, breakrooms, and production areas by performing the following duties. This is a full-time position offering competitive pay and a full benefits package.

Essential Duties

• Plumbing repairs (e.g., fixing leaks, unclogging drains, replacing faucets)
• Electrical repairs (e.g., replacing light bulbs)
• Carpentry work (e.g., basic framing, installing shelves, repairing doors and windows)
• Painting and drywall repair
• Appliance troubleshooting and minor repairs
• Minor HVAC maintenance (e.g., changing filters)
• Floor repairs (e.g., tile, laminate)
• General building maintenance
• Perform routine grounds maintenance such as mowing, trimming, edging, and fertilizing lawns.
• Plant and maintain flowers, shrubs, trees, and other landscaping elements.
• Remove weeds, leaves, and debris from lawns, walkways, parking areas, and other exterior spaces.
• Maintain the cleanliness of sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots through sweeping, blowing, and other methods.
• Assist with snow removal and ice control, including shoveling, plowing (if applicable), and applying de-icing agents.
• Perform minor repairs and maintenance on groundskeeping equipment, such as lawnmowers, trimmers, and blowers.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are properly stored and maintained.
• Monitor the property for any safety hazards and report them to the appropriate personnel.
• Dispose of waste and recyclables properly.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area, including storage sheds or maintenance rooms.

Education And/or Experience

• No prior experience or training. High School diploma preferred.

WE OFFER COMPETITIVE PAY AND A FULL BENEFITS PACKAGE INCLUDING:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Profit sharing
• Flexible spending accounts
• Dependent scholarship program

About Great Southern Wood Preserving

Great Southern Wood Preserving, Inc. is the industry’s leading producer of pressure-treated lumber products for D-I-Y retail home centers, pro-dealers, and other retail building-related segments. Our YellaWood brand pressure-treated pine is widely known to consumers throughout the South who use it for various outdoor building projects. Great Southern also distributes a large volume of products from many of the best-known brands in the industry. Thanks to 15 full-service treating plants and several production facilities, Great Southern Wood is strategically located to provide prompt and efficient service to lumber yards and building supply stores throughout the South, Midwest, and Northeast.