Part-time Groundskeeper

merakeycareers; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay

Retirement plan (pre-tax and Roth)

Voluntary limited benefits

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Well-being platform access

Employee discounts and savings

Pryor Online Learning

Job summary

Merakey in Penn Hills, PA is seeking a Groundskeeper Aide to perform a range of grounds maintenance tasks. Responsibilities include mowing, mulching, flower beds, leaf removal, trimming trees and bushes, snow removal, small repairs to walks and parking lots, and minor maintenance on grounds equipment.

Occasional pesticide application may be required. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of groundskeeping experience, knowledge of lawn and landscape maintenance, the ability to operate

Qualifications

• Minimally 1 full year of experience in groundskeeping or related field.
• Knowledge of lawn, soil, tree and bush maintenance.
• Must be able to operate power equipment including Bucket Loader.
• Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated.
• Must possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Perform all groundskeeping duties such as mowing, mulching, flower beds, leaf removal, trimming of small trees and bushes, snow removal.
• Do small repairs to walks and parking lots.
• May have to apply pesticides.
• Clean and perform minor adjustments to grounds equipment.
• Assist with miscellaneous small jobs during the off season (e.g., painting) as directed by Supervisor

Skills

Lawn maintenance

Soil maintenance

Tree and bush upkeep

Valid driver’s license

Independent worker

Tools

Power equipment (Bucket Loader)

Job description

Are you looking for an opportunity to advance your career while working with an extraordinary team?

At Merakey, we put heart and soul into everything we do.

Merakey is currently seeking aGroundskeeper Aideto join our team in thePenn Hills, PAarea.

POSITION OVERVIEW

• Perform all Groundskeeping duties such as mowing, mulching, flower beds, leaf removal, trimming of small trees & bushes, snow removal
• Small repairs to walks & parking lots
• May have to apply pesticides
• Will be responsible for cleaning and performing minor adjustments to grounds equipment
• Will assist with miscellaneous small jobs during the off season such as painting and other tasks given by Supervisor

Benefits

Merakey offers benefits tailored to support your unique work arrangements.

• DailyPay -- access your pay when you need it!
• Retirement plan -- both pre-tax and Roth (after-tax) options available for employee contributions.
• Voluntary limited benefits offered through the American Worker. Offerings include limited* medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. (*not a substitute for major medical insurance)
• Confidential counseling, legal, and financial services through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Enjoy our On the Goga well-being platform, featuring self-care tools and resources.
• Employee discounts and savings programs on entertainment, travel, and lifestyle.
• Access to Pryor Online Learning for free online personal development classes.

About Merakey

Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey.

Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.

Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!

Our ideal candidate will possess the following skills:

• Minimally 1 full year experience
• Knowledge of Lawn/Soil/Tree/Bush maintenance
• Must be able to be exposed to outdoor environmental conditions for long periods of time
• Must be able to operate power equipment including Bucket Loader
• Must be able to work independently and be self-motivated
• Must possess a valid driver's license