What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at Plainville Farms?
Maintain grounds at Distribution Center and Manufacturing plant. This is an entry-level position that assists the installation and repair workers with daily projects and maintenance tasks including parts replacement, routine preventative maintenance, and building repairs.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Trash Removal from facility grounds.
- Building repairs include painting, woodworking, light fabrication.
- Mow grass and other light landscaping
- Unload trucks as needed.
- Move materials.
- Ensure and participate in compliance measures to meet GMP, HACCP, SQF and federal standards related to food safety and quality guidelines.
- Perform other comparable and related duties as assigned.
Skills/Knowledge/Abilities
- High school diploma or equivalent, and post-secondary certificate in related field plus one year of experience, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Good problem-solving skills and basic math skills.
- Ability to organize the tasks to be performed.
- Ability to use all basic hand tools that are required.
- Willing to work with or near blood.
- Ability to use Forklift and other applicable machinery.
- Must be self-motivated and be able to work with minimal supervision.
Physical Demands:
Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs., climb ladders, bend, twist and work at heights.
Standing 70%
Walking 25%
Sitting 5%
Near acuity (clarity of vision at 20 inches or less) 
Speaking-ordinary speech
Hearing-ordinary conversation
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.50 - $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Year round work
Experience:
- Hand tools: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- New Oxford, PA 17350: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $20