• Groundskeeper - Maintenance

    EMCOR Group (Philadelphia, PA)


    Description

    About Us:

    Fluidics Inc. is a wholly owned subsidiary of EMCOR Group, Inc. EMCOR is the world’s leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction and facilities services, including planning, consulting, and operations and maintenance. Since Fluidics was founded in 1968, a lot has changed in the mechanical contracting industry, including our company. We have acquired the most technologically and physically advanced resources available to meet the growing needs of our customers.

     

    **Job Title:** Groundskeeper / Maintenance / Painting - Full Time

    Job Summary:

    EMCOR Services Fluidics, seeks a Full Time Regular Landscape Grounds Maintenance Worker in Philadelphia PA. This position reports to a Lead Groundskeeper and will sometimes will be required to perform maintenance and minor Painting tasks at Chestnut Hill College, in Chestnut Hill section of Philadelphia.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS

    + Performs routine grounds and road right-of-way cleaning and maintenance; cuts grass with power mowers, including small tractor mowers, push-type or small tractor mowers; cuts and hoes weeds; trims and prunes shrubbery and small trees; rakes leaves; edges curbs; sprays ditches for weeds; cleans and maintains garden equipment; loads trash and trimmings on truck.

    + During the Winter months snow removal is required according to Snow removal plan to clear walkways and entrances during business and overtime hours as needed.

    + Sweeps sidewalks; cleans floors.

    + Uses hand tools and small, power-operated tools on routine tasks.

    + Assembles, installs, and maintains playground and picnic equipment and fences.

    + Maintains area of responsibility including but not limited to: Athletic fields and courts, parks, playgrounds, building grounds, water fowl, medians, rights-of-way, city trees, medians, and/or turf areas.

    + Involves all phases of landscape installation and maintenance.

    + Operates light trucks and other motorized critical in grounds maintenance and events.

    + Greases and makes minor repairs on equipment; services and washes automobiles and trucks; digs ditches; repairs broken catch basins; cleans out storm sewer pipes and catch basins.

    + Performs simple carpentry, painting, electrical, plumbing and mechanical repair and construction work, often under the supervision of a skilled worker.

    + Interacts with the public in a courteous and friendly manner.

    + Requires light and heavy manual labor work that involves walking or standing most of the time, exerting up to 100 pounds of force on a recurring basis and carry/hold up to 30 lbs. on a continuous basis.

    + Requires the ability to bend, stoop, kneel, and ride for extended periods.

    + May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.

    QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE) AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

    + High school diploma from an accredited school or its equivalent.

    + Must maintain a valid telephone number.

    + Must possess and maintain an appropriate valid driver's license.

    + Knowledge of tools and their uses.

    + Knowledge of the precautions necessary to work safely with and around mechanized equipment, hand tools and power tools.

    + Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

    + Knowledge of the use of motorized equipment.

    + Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, City employees and the general public.

    + May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds

    + Must be able to move in and around confided spaces and uneven areas

    + Must be able to climb and maintain balance ladders

    **_Notice to prospective employees:_** There have been fraudulent postings and emails regarding job openings. EMCOR Group and is companies list open positions here (https://recruiting.ultipro.com/EMC1002EMCGI/JobBoard/cc563430-39f7-4c82-bdfe-62f295bd857a/?q=&o=postedDateDesc&w=&wc=&we=&wpst=) **.** Please check our available positions to confirm that a post or email is genuine. EMCOR Group and its companies do not reach out to individuals to help with marketing or other similar services. If an individual is contacted for services outside of EMCOR’s normal application process – it is probably fraudulent.

     

    As a leading provider of mechanical and electrical construction, facilities services, and energy infrastructure, we offer employees a competitive salary and benefits package and we are always looking for individuals with the talent and skills required to contribute to our continued growth and success. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

     

    Benefits: We are** **committed to providing employees a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, along with health savings and flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability, a 401(k) Savings Plan, College Coach and employee assistance program.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

     

    For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.