Groundskeeper

* Part Time Days & Seasonal/Temp work *

Masonic Villages of Pennsylvania - Elizabethtown Campus - is immediately hiring Groundskeeper's!

With over 145 years of providing award-winning care and services across the state of PA, Masonic Villages is driven by our Mission of Love to assist individuals in realizing their potential and enjoying the highest possible quality of life.

As a Groundskeeper, you will carry out our Mission of Love by assisting Landscape Gardeners with implementing work schedules and assignments. Any tasks that are required to maintain the landscape may be asked of the groundskeeper under the direction of the Landscape Gardener.

Our Groundskeeper is responsible for the following:

• Responsible for gaining the understanding of the proper use and handling of pesticides to include chemical mixtures, ratios, rates and application processes.
• Assist Landscape Gardeners in daily and weekly activities concerning the proper maintenance of the grounds.
• Capable of assessing, evaluating and bringing plant growth problems to the attention of those qualified.
• Responsible for the overall health, condition, visual impact and accessibility of the section for all four seasons.
• Responsible for snow removal and storm damage clean up on an emergency on call basis.
• Assist in the cleanliness and care of the landscape maintenance facility.
• Responsible for proper use and care of mowers, hand tools, utility vehicles, trucks and trailers used in daily work.

What You Have:

• A High school graduate or equivalent.
• A valid PA Driver's License.
• Ability to acquire a PA state pesticide applicator's certification.
• Good written, oral, organizational and basic computer skills.
• Ability to operate utility vehicles, mowers and trucks.
• Ability to work independently.

Why Choose Masonic Villages:

When you join our team you can expect:

• Competitive pay rates to attract the best talent
• Flexible work schedules for a work-life balance
• A commitment to growing our leaders, with at least 50% of our leadership positions being filled internally

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Learn more about working at Masonic Villages of PA at our careers page: http://masonicvillages.org/careers/