Groundskeeper

Lehigh Valley Zoological Society•Schnecksville, PA

9h•Onsite

About The Position

Want to work outside surrounded by conservation lands and exotic animals? IF YOU ANSWERED YES- APPLY TO JOIN OUR TEAM! FULL-TIME YEAR-ROUND GROUNDSKEEPER POSITION AVAILABLE WHAT CAN WE OFFER YOU? Fantastic benefit package after 60 days! Free Telehealth, Short term Disability, and Life insurance. Pay day advancement from Pay on Demand Free Training Management System. Zoo membership and discounts Job Description The Groundskeeper will perform duties to support the general groundskeeping of the Zoo, which includes landscaping, tree and lawn maintenance and snow removal. The Facilities and Grounds team ensures the upkeep of all buildings, including animal exhibits, and equipment utilized by the Zoo. The Lead Groundskeeper will work closely with team members throughout the Zoo to complete this work.

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE OF: Landscaping and horticultural practices Common hand and power tools Grounds keeping equipment and maintenance of such equipment. Good interpersonal skills
SKILLS COMPETENCIES: Physical strength and endurance; able to lift and manipulate equipment. Able to organize and prioritize tasks. Excellent oral and written communication skills Able to communicate effectively. Able follow written and verbal instructions Demonstrated self-started and work independently as well as a member of a team. Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships.
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE: A minimum of 2 years of experience in horticulture, garden and grounds maintenance. May consider an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and ability for the job. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Must be willing to complete background clearances

Responsibilities

Operate hand, power and riding mowers to cut lawns and open areas.
Edge walkways, flowerbeds and around buildings.
Plant, mulch and weed flowerbeds and planters.
Water, fertilize, cultivate and trim flowers.
Prune trees and bushes.
Perform snow removal and salting as needed.
Help to monitor on-site parking and traffic flow during Zoo special events, including Winter Lights Spectacular.
Mix chemicals, fertilizer and other solutions and apply such solutions to grass, shrubs, trees and other plantings.
Maintain all grounds equipment, including power and hand tools.
Train staff on grounds equipment to ensure proper and safe operation.
Perform other tasks assigned
Plan all garden and plant layouts for grounds and exhibits.
Purchase all grounds supplies, mulch, stone, etc.
Manage greenhouse.