What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Groundskeeper position at Wesbury?
Looking for a summer job that lets you work outdoors and stay active?
As a Groundskeeper at Wesbury, you’ll help maintain the beauty and safety of our campus through mowing and trimming! This role involves operating various lawn care equipment and keeping assigned areas clean and safe.
If you're 18 or older and enjoy working with your hands, this is a great opportunity for you to spend the summer in a rewarding and dynamic environment.
Job Summary:
Assists in maintaining the overall physical appearance of the exterior of the Wesbury campus.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- NEW Increased Starting Rates! Be rewarded for your dedication with our competitive new pay structure.
- Friendly Atmosphere: Be part of a warm, welcoming team that feels like family.
- Job Security: Enjoy year-round employment at the well renowned facility serving the community for over 100 years.
- Professional Growth: Take advantage of opportunities for ongoing training and career advancement.
- Great Perks: Receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance while enjoying Wages-on-Demand, local discounts and more!
Essential Responsibilities:
- Mow and string trim assigned areas.
- Trim and maintain plants, shrubs, and trees in assigned areas.
- Keep assigned areas free and clear of garbage, debris, and safety hazards.
- Installs landscape plantings as directed.
- Operates various handheld equipment such as string trimmers, blowers, hedge trimmers, lawn edgers, sidewalk edgers, chainsaws, and pruners.
- Operates and maintains equipment such as push mowers, riding mowers, skid steers, and tractors.
- Drives pickup trucks, dump trucks, passenger vehicles and occasionally vans, lifts or non-CDL buses.
- Maintains ground care equipment, as well as trucks and tractors.
- Assists with external resident moves.
- Assists with resident patio furniture storage, rummage sales, picnics, external set-ups, and teardowns.
- Transfers/ moves medical, accounting, and human resource records to off campus storage.
- Stores rummage items, books, and donated items for resale.
- Assists maintenance with villa turnover preparation.
Requirements:
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- High School graduate with lawn care and/or landscape experience preferred.
- Able to lift up to 100lbs. Valid PA driver's license.
- Ability to run, operate, and maintain all types of lawn care equipment.
- Attention to detail and ability to complete work without direct supervision.
