What are the responsibilities and job description for the Grounds Tech. (year-round) position at Brethren Village Retirement Community?

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Brethren Village Retirement Community, in Lititz, PA, is seeking a Grounds Technician for full-time, year-round employment. Brethren Village offers year-round employment on the day shift, Mondays through Fridays, with generous benefits coverage and paid-time-off.

A valid PA driver's license (must have possessed a license for at least the past 2 years), evidence of personal auto insurance, and a driving record free from a serious or excessive motor vehicle violations, including DUI, is required.

The Grounds Technician must be able to stand, walk, lift, reach, bend, kneel, push, and pull frequently during an 8-hour shift; work near plants and shrubs; mow grass; work outdoors in all weather conditions; and safely commute to campus and remain on campus to remove snow during inclement weather.

The Grounds Technician works with a skilled Grounds team to maintain an attractive and safe campus environment at Brethren Village. The Grounds Technician completes a variety of duties depending on the season, including :

mowing (using a push mower or ride-on mower)
planting, landscaping, pruning and trimming, raking, and weeding
cleaning outdoor areas using a pressure washer
removing snow and ice from campus walkways, parking lots, and streets during winter months, using a shovel or small plow
safely operating various types of equipment, including lawn mowers, saws, edgers, shears, string trimmers, pressure washer, light or medium tractors with attachments, small plow, skid loader, light or medium weight trucks

Work Schedule

Full-time, benefits-eligible, year-round : 40 hours per week, day shift; additional hours may be required for snow and ice removal during inclement weather

Requirements

Core Requirements :

a high school diploma or G.E.D.

basic computer skills : the ability to access and navigate web sites, and use software, apps, and databases independently

the ability to complete online training independently

dependability : ability and willingness to meet attendance standards

attention to safety : ability and willingness to consistently work in a safe and alert manner, and to report to work fit for duty; commitment to wearing protective equipment as required for the position and adhering to all health and safety standards

effective customer service skills; ability and willingness to interact with Residents and co-workers in a helpful and polite manner

commitment to treating each Resident, Team Member, and member of the Brethren Village community with respect

Additional Requirements for this Position :

must be at least age 18

must possess and maintain a PA driver's license (must have possessed a license for at least the past 2 years), evidence of personal auto insurance, and a driving record free from a serious or excessive motor vehicle violations including DUI

the ability to safely operate a variety of tools and equipment, including lawn mowers, saws, edgers, shears, string trimmers, pressure washer, light or medium tractors with attachments, skid loader, light or medium weight trucks

the ability to lift, carry, push, and move up to 50 lbs.; the ability to frequently walk, stand, bend, kneel, carry, reach, as well as shovel snow during an 8-hour shift

ability and willingness to report to work during inclement weather, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays

ability to work outdoors in any type of weather condition, and safely work around a variety of plants and shrubs

willingness to learn new skills and to work cooperatively with supervision and co-workers

For the health and safety of all members of our community, Brethren Village maintains a drug-free, alcohol-free, and tobacco / smoke-free work environment.

Offers of employment are contingent on successful completion of a professional / employment reference check; verification of education and credentials as applicable to the position; a post-offer criminal background screen; a post-offer physical exam, drug screen, and TB test.

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