Groundskeeper Plus

Atlantic Coast Appliance; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper / Stable Hand to join their team in beautiful Lancaster County. This full-time role involves a mix of landscaping duties and caring for horses, ensuring both the grounds and the animals are well-maintained. You'll operate commercial-grade mowing equipment, perform tree trimming, and engage in stable work, providing a fulfilling and dynamic work environment. If you have a passion for outdoor work and animal care, this opportunity offers a chance to thrive in a supportive and rewarding setting.

Benefits

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in landscaping and stable work required.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Mow large grounds using commercial-grade equipment with precision.
• Care for horses, including feeding, grooming, and monitoring health.

Skills

Landscaping

Stable work

Tree trimming

Heavy-duty lawn care machinery operation

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Commercial-grade mowing equipment

Hand tools (loppers, saws)

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off

K&A Appliance is seeking an experienced Groundskeeper / Stable Hand to work full-time in locations within Lancaster County, mostly in Conestoga, PA.

Responsibilities

• Mowing large scale grounds - Operating commercial-grade mowing equipment to maintain expansive grassy areas, requiring proficiency in handling zero-turn mowers, riding mowers, and other heavy-duty lawn care machinery while adhering to precise mowing patterns and ensuring a consistent, aesthetically pleasing finish across large areas.
• Tree trimming - Responsible for pruning and trimming trees including removing dead or diseased branches, shaping trees for aesthetic appeal, and maintaining overall tree health by following proper pruning techniques, often using hand tools like loppers, saws, and climbing equipment to access higher branches, while ensuring safety protocols are followed at all times; this role may also involve clearing debris and maintaining the cleanliness of the work area.
• Tree removal – Safely felling, cutting, relocating, stacking or chipping and clearing all resulting debris.
• Other Landscaping – Responsible for all matters of landscaping & grounds upkeep mainly for property in Conestoga, but also other properties in Lancaster County on occasion.
• Stable work - Daily care of horses in a stable, including feeding, grooming, exercising, cleaning stalls, monitoring their health, and ensuring their overall well-being, often requiring a strong understanding of horse behavior and basic veterinary care practices. Goats will also be monitored & cared for.
• Miscellaneous warehouse work – You may be asked to do some work at warehouse locations in Lancaster and/or New Holland that may involve moving appliances, & cleaning appliances, bathrooms, flooring, etc...

Schedule

• 8 – 10 hour a day
• To be scheduled to start between 7am and 9am
• Working mostly Monday through Friday

Pay Rate

• $18.00 to $20.00 per hour (Based on experience)

Requirements

• Have at least 1 year of experience in both landscaping and stable work
• Have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license