What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at Sisters of Mercy of the Americas, Inc.?
JOB TITLE: Groundskeeper
DEPARTMENT: Grounds
LOCATION: Merion, PA
REPORTS TO: Facilities Manager
FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
Sustained and inspired by their relationship with God and one another, the mission of the Sisters of Mercy is to respond with vision and compassion to the needs of people who are poor, sick, and uneducated. This mission serves as a motivational force in the day-to-day activities of the employees of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and as we extend compassion and mercy to others, practice and encourage social justice, and strive to live mercifully.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Competencies and Experience
To perform the job successfully, an individual should have the following education, competencies, and experience:
- Three years of grounds keeping experience with one of these years in a commercial or institutional setting preferred.
- Possesses generalized basic knowledge of the practices, and methods used in gardening and landscaping maintenance.
- Possesses the ability to operate the equipment associated with gardening and landscaping maintenance.
- Demonstrated ability to follow written and oral instructions in English.
- Must possess a valid Driver’s License and have a “clean” Motor Vehicle Record.
- Ability to maintain good communication in working with Sisters of Mercy, fellow employees and external contractor.
- Demonstrates the ability to multitask, the ability to prioritize work and pay close attention to details.
- Successfully complete pre-employment requirements, including a physical, tb test, drug test and background check.
Benefits package currently includes 10 paid holidays.
The Sisters of Mercy ensure the care of their employees by providing free of charge employer paid:
- Short Term Disability Insurance
- Long Term Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance
- Company provided and additional matched employee contributions to 403b Retirement Plan
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Sick Time
- Paid Vacation
We also offer:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Teladoc, EAP plan, Health Savings Account, and Flexible Spending Account,
The Sisters of Mercy celebrate diversity. The Mercy mission centers on our commitment to anti-racism, women, earth, non-violence and immigrants.
We welcome all qualified employees regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status. In our inclusive work environment, employees thrive.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $15.00 - $19.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Application Question(s):
- What are your salary expectations?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $20
