Landscaper / Maintenance

Pwpm; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Fund

Union position

Job summary

Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market seeks a full-time Landscaper/Maintenance worker to upkeep property, troubleshoot and repair equipment, and ensure facilities are functional, clean, and well-maintained.

Applicants should be reliable, able to work in all weather, and capable of operating landscaping equipment. The role is a union full-time position with a 6:30am–3:00pm schedule and occasional overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience landscaping.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in maintenance.
• High school diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Perform property upkeep and lawn maintenance.
• Operate mowers, weed whackers, saws, power tools, and hand tools.
• Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment.

Skills

Lawn maintenance

Equipment operation

Problem diagnosis

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn mowers

Weed whackers

Saws

Power drills

Wrenches

Job description

Landscaper / Maintenance (Full-Time)
Full-Time – Landscaper / Maintenance Benefits Offered Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement Fund Union Position
BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG SCREENING ARE REQUIRED.
Summary
The Landscaper/Maintenance position is responsible for property maintenance and troubleshooting and repairing equipment and building systems. This position is responsible for ensuring facilities are functional, well maintained, and clean.
Applicants for this position must be reliable, willing to pitch in, and able to work in all weather conditions.
Essential Functions

• Perform property upkeep, lawn maintenance, clearing debris within and surrounding the property.
• Operate mowers, weed whackers, saws, power tools, and hand tools.
• Conducting routine inspections of premises and equipment.
• Performing preventative maintenance on lawncare equipment.
• Handling basic repairs and maintenance.
• Diagnosing mechanical issues and correcting them.
• Keep records of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions.
• Estimate, order, pick up, deliver, and install materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in good working condition.
• Snow and ice removal.

Physical Requirements
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing on a regular basis. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 75 pounds.
Environmental Conditions
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to refrigeration, extreme temperatures, moving mechanical parts and vibration. Landscaping role is exposed to outside conditions.
Position Type / Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time Union position. Hours of work are 6:30am – 3:00pm, with occasional overtime.
Required Education and Experience

• Minimum 2 years' experience landscaping.
• Minimum of 1 year experience in maintenance.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to operate landscaping equipment.
• Ability to take apart machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective parts.
• Ability to use common tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches.
• Experience performing routine maintenance.

EEO Statement
Philadelphia Wholesale Produce Market is an equal opportunity employer.
Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.