Maintenance/Landscaper

ZipRecruiter; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Landscaper/Maintenance professional to ensure properties are well-maintained and functional. This full-time role involves performing essential upkeep tasks, operating various landscaping equipment, and conducting routine inspections. The ideal candidate will thrive in an active environment, handling physical tasks and working outdoors in various weather conditions. If you are reliable, enjoy working with your hands, and have a passion for maintaining beautiful landscapes, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values hard work and dedication, and contribute to creating inviting spaces for the community.

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in landscaping and 1 year in maintenance.
• Ability to operate landscaping equipment and perform routine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform property upkeep, lawn maintenance, and snow removal.
• Conduct routine inspections and preventative maintenance on equipment.

Skills

Landscaping

Maintenance

Equipment Operation

Basic Repairs

Record Keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Mowers

Weed Whackers

Power Tools

Hand Tools

Job description

Job Description

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.

Background Check and Drug Screening required.
Applicants for this position must be reliable, willing to pitch in, and able to work in all weather conditions.

Please DO NOT apply if you are:

• Always late
• Unwilling to be on call
• Unreliable

Essential Functions

1. Perform property upkeep, lawn maintenance, clearing debris within and surrounding the property.
2. Operate mowers, weed whackers, saws, power tools, and hand tools.
3. Conduct routine inspections of premises and equipment.
4. Perform preventative maintenance on lawncare equipment.
5. Handle basic repairs and maintenance.
6. Diagnose mechanical issues and correct them.
7. Keep records of repairs and replacements made and causes of malfunctions.
8. Estimate, order, pick up, deliver, and install materials and supplies needed to maintain equipment in good working condition.
9. 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. The 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

1. Minimum 2 years’ experience landscaping.
2. Minimum of 1 year experience in maintenance.
3. High school diploma or GED.
4. Ability to operate landscaping equipment.
5. Ability to take apart machines, equipment, or devices to remove and replace defective parts.
6. Ability to use common tools such as hammers, hoists, saws, drills, and wrenches.
7. 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.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: Starting at $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person