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Job Description:

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

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• This person reports to the Assistant Grounds Superintendent, position #00500289, at the Park location.

• This person may work directly with other grounds personnel and/or function as a crew leader working with seasonal grounds workers.

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

• PA Dept of Agriculture Core Applicator Certification and PA Dept of Ag Category 23 Applicator Certification is preferred or ability to achieve both within six months of employment. Continued employment is contingent upon meeting this requirement.

REQUIRED LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CLEARANCES

• PA Dept of Agriculture Core Applicator Certification and PA Dept of Ag Category 23 Applicator Certification is preferred or ability to achieve both within six months of employment. Continued employment is contingent upon meeting this requirement.

• 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 long pants and department-supplied long and/or short-sleeved shirts

• This position requires the use of closed toes and closed back shoes that support the ankle

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.