Ground worker job description

Maris Grove is a beautiful 87-acre continuing care retirement community located in Glen Mills, Pennsylvania. We're part of a growing network of communities developed and managed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states-and growing.

We are hiring a Grounds Worker for our award-winning community. The Grounds Worker is a member of the General Services Grounds Department and will assist the Maintenance Mechanic and Grounds Supervisor on the maintenance of all exterior areas.
Rate will be commensurate with experience starting at $15.00 per hour.

How you will make an impact:
Assist in the maintenance of landscaping.Upkeep all exterior areas, including trash removal, weeding, pet stations, dog runs, fencing, etc.Install and maintain exterior signs Assist residents with gardening.Assists in the snow removal of the community and maintenance of equipment.

What we offer:
Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible.Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.Discounted meals in our restaurants Gated community with 24/7 security Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate officesA culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available.

What you will need:
High school diploma or GED required.Minimum one-year applicable work experience preferred.Must be able to work independently.Ability to use required equipment and implement all plans formulated by Grounds Management.A valid driver's license is required.May be required to work a non-standard schedule. In addition, maybe assigned an on-call schedule as needed.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.

• Full-time
• Classification: Non-exempt
• Reports to: Crew Lead Journey Line Worker
• Hourly Pay: $19.65-$22.55, DOE
• Industry: Electric Utility

*Note to applicants* Due to the high volume of applicants for this position, individual phone inquiries may not be provided. Applicants for this position will receive email correspondence upon completion of the on-line application and assessment.

Position Summary

The Ground Worker/Apprentice Trainee will perform the preparatory work and ground tasks supporting lineman following safe working procedures, rules and regulations. Ground Worker/Apprentice Trainee will work under the supervision of a skilled worker while performing the work of the trade. This position will advance through the Apprentice Lineman Program governed and certified by the U.S. Department of Labor. Must also meet the employment minimum requirements and complete probationary period. Level of placement may depend on the candidate's certifications, experience, and documented on the job (OJT) documents.

Responsibilities

Will perform construction and maintenance work. Will perform manual labor tasks such as: loading material, digging ditches, hydraulic tamping, cutting brush, climbing poles and moving materials. Assist Journey Line Worker with framing poles, loading poles and transformers on trucks and trailers. Stock material on trucks and ensure that trucks are fueled and clean. Will prepare tools and equipment for Journey Line Worker on job sites and perform any tasks as assigned. Fill out and process forms and paperwork as assigned. The Ground Worker/Apprentice Trainee sets exemplary safety standards by ensuring that safety policies, rules and procedures are followed.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have valid Commercial Class "A" License
• Must have experience working outdoors and in extreme weather conditions
• Must be self-motivated and mechanically inclined
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, holidays, irregular hours
• Must reside within 30 minutes from assigned base of operation
• Must have worked with electrical circuitry, lines and equipment
• Must be able to work with mathematical concepts such as the fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Must be able to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations and proportions to practical situations
• Must have the ability to write routine reports and correspondence and speak effectively to groups of customers, employees or organizations.
• Must have ability to use web-based performance management, time management tracking systems, email software (such as Outlook), internet software, word processing software (MS Word) and have the ability to write reports

Preferred

• Lineman College Certification
• CPR, First Aid Certification, Confined Space, Pole climbing certifications

Nueces Electric Cooperative (NEC) is more than a non-profit, customer-owned, "at cost" electric utility. Founded in 1938, today NEC serves over 19,000 electric meters for consumers in eight South Texas counties surrounding the beautiful Texas Gulf Coast. Nueces Electric Cooperative is a proactive cooperative who is paving ways in the cooperative industry. In 2005, Nueces Electric Cooperative became the first electric cooperative to voluntarily deregulate. We are the only deregulated electric Co-op in Texas and only one of a handful in the United States. NEC leadership started the conversation in 1999, and NEC membership voted to open to the electric choice market in 2000. In 2005, parent company, Nueces Electric Cooperative, officially introduced NEC Retail, the Co-op's competitive retail subsidiary. Today, NEC Retail serves the retail electric needs of over 32,000 consumers across Texas.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, age, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, or other legally protected status. Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/disability/protected veteran status.

Job Posted by ApplicantPro

We are looking for a Groundskeeper to join our team and make our institution's surroundings beautiful. Our Groundskeeper will have many tools at their disposal for optimal maintenance. They should be able to keep up the appearance of our outdoor areas by keeping lawns manicured, hedges trimmed and pathways clean from debris. A Groundskeeper's responsibilities include maintaining site landscaping; fertilizing lawns, trees and shrubs. They also trim hedges or bushes to keep them looking neat throughout the year. Ultimately, you will work outside with a small team of other Groundskeepers to ensure our outdoor areas maintain a professional appearance for students, faculty and employees to enjoy.

This is considered a full time benefits eligible non-exempt position. The starting salary range for the position is $17.00 - $20.85 per hour.
Requirements

*Sets up grounds for commencement and other major college events.

Assists in equipment repairs.

*Operates equipment for summer and winter grounds maintenance.

Sets up bleachers.

*Removes litter and debris from campus grounds.

*Prepares topsoil, seeds, waters, fertilizes areas for new grasses.

*Aerates, overseeds, weeds, fertilizes, mows, rakes and maintains turf areas.

*Assists in snow removal from steps, roads and walkways as assigned.

*Plants, waters, weeds, prunes and mulches flower beds and shrub and tree beds.

*Performs preventative maintenance on tools and equipment.

*Performs all duties in a safe and professional manner and in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures.

*Assists General Services and Recycling work areas.

*Performs associated facilities service maintenance work as requested, including, but not limited to: plumbing, electrical, carpentry and painting.

*Must have knowledge of proper use of equipment. Some knowledge of horticulture or landscape maintenance.

*Driver's license and good driving skills required.

*Good interpersonal skills.

*Ability to work Saturdays and Sundays as part of a regular or rotating work shift.

*Requires frequent walking and long periods of time standing. Involves frequent bending, twisting, crouching and reaching.

Offer is contingent upon successful completion of a criminal background check and a post-offer pre-employment screening. .

Benefits

As an employee of Middlebury College, you will enjoy being part of a vibrant supportive community.
Middlebury Colleges offers its employees excellent compensation and competitive health, dental, life, disability, generous retirement matching, and vision benefits, Middlebury offers a generous time-away program - up to 34 days per year during the first two years of service, increasing as the term of service lengthens. Middlebury employees are eligible for robust educational assistance programs as well as free or reduced rates for cultural events and use of sporting facilities (including the College's golf course and Nordic and alpine ski area). The result is a very high quality-of-life in a gorgeous setting.
Come join us and be a part of our team!

Benefits include:

Excellent Health Benefits choose between an Low Deductible PPO or a HDHP with employer HSA contributions up to $2,000 dollars a year

Dental

Vision

Flexibile Spending Accounts (Dependent Care and Healthcare)

Core Life and AD&D

Short Term Disability

Long Term Disability

Combined Time Off (CTO): 26 days of paid time off a year for vacation or sick days in the first 2 years. 31 days of CTO after

Holidays: Floating Holidays throughout the year as well as Paid Vacation from Christmas through New Year

MiddCard Privileges: access to athletic facilities, discounts at the College store, library privileges, and discounts at cultural and sporting events. In addition, the card allows door access to certain campus buildings. Spouses or domestic partners of benefits-eligible employees are eligible to receive a Spouse/Partner card with the same privileges as the employee card (except door access).

Discounts on season passes at Middlebury College Snow Bowl, the Ralph Myhre Golf Course and the Rikert Ski Touring Center

Professional Development Funds,

Continuing Education Benefits for Employees and Tuition Benefits for their dependents.

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