Lancaster County, PA Lancaster , PA 17622
Posted 6 days ago
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JOB SUMMARY
This person will perform skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance related to Facilities Management operations and County support services including high visibility landscaping, memorial tree and nursery maintenance, and project construction on County-owned and leased facilities. This person is responsible to provide a clean and safe environment for visitors, tenants and employees while being a crew leader and working independently with minimal supervision.
The employee in this position is classified as an essential employee and will be required to work when the County offices are officially closed due to inclement weather, natural disaster, other emergency situations, etc. Weekend/Holiday work as required
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Perform routine grounds maintenance on County owned and leased properties, includes operating hand and power tools (i.e. chainsaw, power pruner, weed whacker, handsaw, pruner, leaf blower, snow blower, etc.)
Assist the Asst. Grounds Superintendent with the memorial tree program
Assist the Asst. Grounds Superintendent with the maintenance and planting in the Dr. John Moss Tree Nursery
Assist the Asst. Grounds Superintendent with the maintenance of the Garden of Five Senses and other high-visibility landscaped bed areas
Perform routine grounds maintenance on County owned and leased properties, includes operating medium to heavy equipment (i.e. commercial mower, tractor, skid loader, snow plow, etc.)
Assist Grounds Crew with routine grounds maintenance at other FM locations
Assist Trails Crew with tree/or trail work at other FM locations
Apply herbicide, as needed at all FM locations
Safely operate a pickup truck (with or without trailer) / equipment
Snow removal duties at all County properties including shoveling, snow blowing, plowing with truck and/or tractor
Ability to follow County and Departmental Policies and Procedures
OTHER SPECIFIC TASKS OR DUTIES
Plow or salt Park roads and parking lots
Perform basic equipment and vehicle maintenance
Oversee seasonal work in the field
Ability to operate a computer to navigate the internet and use Windows platform (Outlook, Excel, Word)
Creates, sends, receives, reads and responds to email
Works with a computer based work order system to track tasks
Paint
Collect and haul trash and recyclables
Perform janitorial/custodial duties
Perform playground maintenance
Perform other duties, as required
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum one year experience in commercial lawn care, landscaping or related position or equivalent training in vocational or trade school
High school diploma or GED required
Applicant must have basic computer skills that include using email, navigating the internet, creating spreadsheets and documents
Athletic field maintenance a plus, (i.e. baseball infield grooming, turf grass management, basketball and tennis court maintenance, etc.
Equipment experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
Ability to work well with minimum supervision, self-motivated.
Ability to work well alone and with others
Ability to assist supervisor in his/her absence
Ability to acquire and maintain Category 23 Pesticide License
REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES
Category 23 Pesticide License for park/school pest preferred or ability to achieve one within one year of employment
Must have and maintain a valid PA Driver's License with an acceptable driving record in accordance with County policy and submit to a driving record background check
Must pass a pre-employment fingerprint-based background check
Must pass a pre-employment ChildLine Safety Check
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT
Ability to lift 75 pounds to waist height, 50 pounds to shoulder height and 40 pounds above the head
Ability to climb a ladder to a working height of 30 feet
Must be able to transverse uneven terrain for long distances
Must be able to stoop, kneel, bend over from the waist and reach overhead frequently and for extended periods of time
Must be willing to work outside in extreme weather conditions
Must be able to sit for extended periods of time while operating equipment
This position is exposed to the potential of bodily fluids including, but not limited to: blood, urine, feces, vomit and saliva
This position has been identified as having the potential for exposure to Hepatitis B. Access to training and a voluntary vaccination against Hepatitis B is provided.
This position requires wearing a supplied uniform consisting of long pants and long and/or short sleeve shirts
This position requires the use of closed toes and closed back shoes that support the ankle
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The County of Lancaster offers comprehensive benefits to our employees. Read more about our benefits here .
Lancaster County Government provides Equal Employment Opportunity for all persons regardless of race, religion, age, sex, national origin, genetic information or disability. The County also observes all applicable laws regarding Veterans status. The County reflects this action in all areas of employment and compensation practices and policies. Employment with the County is based upon the ability to perform the job as well as dependability and reliability once an individual is hired.
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