Grounds Keeper - Media, PA

Location: Media, PA

Schedule: 7am-3pm, Monday-Friday

Hourly Rate: $18.00

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for day-to-day maintenance, appearance and care of all grounds and exterior surfaces throughout the campus, including leaf and snow removal, grass cutting and landscaping. Will function independently in the absence of a supervisor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cut grass including mowing, edging and blowing off walk ways according to department specifications
• Pick up trash and empty wooden pallets as needed around campus
• Gather, pick-up and dispose of leaves as part of leaf removal assignments
• Remove snow and spread ice melting materials as needed
• Load and unload materials from trucks both bagged and loose material
• Install of plant material as assigned
• Weed, mulch, rake flower beds
• In the absence of direction from a supervisor, follow assignments as listed on the duty board
• Clean and store equipment at the end of the shift as needed
• Maintain equipment and tools used including but not limited to changing oil, sharpening blades, cleaning of equipment
• Drive maintenance vehicles as needed including but not limited to dump truck; pick-up truck; van; front-end loader, back hoe
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) using agency-trained protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Grounds Supervisor

DIRECT REPORTS: None

CONTACTS: Elwyn clients and staff, members of the community and vendors

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS:

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of plant materials preferred
• Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment required of the trade including but not limited to changing oil, sharpening blades, cleaning of equipment highly desired
• Ability to operate motor vehicles related to grounds maintenance as prescribed by current and future Fed DOT and PA DOT requirements
• Physical examination and drug testing will follow Fed DOT and PA DOT guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work independently
• Must be able to perform CPR using agency-trained protocols
• Must have current, valid driver's license in state of residence, three (3) years driving experience in the United States, and acceptable driving record

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ENVIRONMENTAL PROFILE: See Physical Demands Checklist below which represents the general physical demands and environment conditions to which the employee holding this position must meet, in addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Elwyn will engage otherwise qualified candidates for this position whose disabilities may require reasonable accommodations to enable an individual to perform the essential functions.

Elwyn reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as needed. This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive statement of duties and responsibilities of the job nor does it constitute a written or implied contract.

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation and identity, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, genetic information, disability status, military or veteran status, marital or family status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, and federal law.