Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

We are seeking caring, compassionate individuals to maintain the grounds, facility and equipment in a safe and efficient manor meeting the highest care standards and following our Mission. This person must be willing to act in a team spirit and have the following qualifications and meet the following job responsibilities:

Benefits offered to BOTH Full Time and Part Time, Excellent PTO!!!

Positions Responsibilities:

• Perform routine maintenance and repair on the facility and equipment including, but not limited to, plumbing, plastering, electrical, carpentry, mechanical, etc., as directed in accordance with established procedures.
• Perform preventive and unscheduled maintenance on equipment/systems as scheduled or directed.
• Perform basic troubleshooting.
• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and operation manuals.
• Perform standard grounds keeping duties as designated by supervisor this includes but is not limited to:
  • Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, grubbing, removing thatch, or trimming or edging around flower beds, walks, or walls.
  • Gather and remove litter. Dispose of trash or waste materials properly
  • Operate vehicles or powered equipment, such as mowers, tractors, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws
  • Water lawns, trees or plants, using portable sprinkler systems, hoses, or watering cans. Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste.
  • Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges, using shears, pruners, or chain saws. Install equipment to protect or support trees. Attach wires from planted trees to support stakes.
  • Mix and spray or spread fertilizers, herbicides, or insecticides onto grass, shrubs, or trees, using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders. Use required personal protective equipment as directed.
  • Trim or pick flowers and clean flower beds.
  • Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools.
  • Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edger's.
  • Rake, mulch, and compost leaves.
  • Decorate gardens with stones or plants.
  • Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, planters, or other grounds features.

Qualifications

POSITION QUALIFICATION

Education: Must possess, as a minimum, a high school diploma or equivalent.

Experience: Two years’ experience in a general maintenance or trade position preferred

Certificates & Licenses: Active and valid Pennsylvania Class C driver’s license required

Garvey Manor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.