Maintenance Worker II

Lancaster County • Lancaster, PA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs skilled and semi-skilled grounds maintenance for Facilities Management operations and County support services, including high-visibility landscaping, memorial tree and nursery maintenance, and project construction at County-owned and leased facilities. The role helps provide a clean and safe environment for visitors, tenants, and employees. The employee may work independently with minimal supervision or serve as a crew leader. This position is classified as essential and requires work when County offices are closed due to inclement weather, natural disasters, or other emergencies. Weekend and holiday work may be required.

The employee reports to the Assistant Grounds Superintendent at the Park location and may work with other grounds personnel or lead seasonal grounds workers. Duties also include equipment and vehicle maintenance, snow removal, basic custodial work, playground maintenance, and use of computer-based tools for email and work orders.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience in commercial lawn care, landscaping, or a related position, or equivalent vocational or trade school training.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic computer skills, including email, internet navigation, and creating spreadsheets and documents.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to work well with minimal supervision and be self-motivated.
• Ability to work well independently and with others.
• Ability to assist the supervisor in their absence.
• Must have and maintain a valid Pennsylvania driver's license with an acceptable driving record under County policy and submit to a driving-record background check.
• Must pass a pre-employment fingerprint-based background check, ChildLine Safety Check, and drug screening.
• 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 and traverse uneven terrain for long distances.
• Ability to stoop, kneel, bend from the waist, and reach overhead frequently and for extended periods.
• Willingness to work outdoors in extreme weather conditions and sit for extended periods while operating equipment.
• Must wear long pants, department-supplied long- and/or short-sleeved shirts, and closed-toe, closed-back shoes that support the ankle.

Nice To Haves

• Athletic field maintenance experience, such as baseball infield grooming, turf grass management, or basketball and tennis court maintenance.
• Equipment experience.
• Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture Core Applicator Certification and Category 23 Applicator Certification, or ability to obtain both within six months of employment. Continued employment is contingent upon meeting this requirement.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine grounds maintenance on County-owned and leased properties using hand and power tools, including chainsaws, power pruners, weed whackers, handsaws, pruners, leaf blowers, and snow blowers.
• Assist the Assistant Grounds Superintendent with the memorial tree program.
• Assist with maintenance and planting at the Dr. John Moss Tree Nursery.
• Maintain the Garden of Five Senses and other high-visibility landscaped bed areas.
• Perform grounds maintenance using medium to heavy equipment, including commercial mowers, tractors, skid loaders, and snow plows.
• Assist the Grounds Crew with routine maintenance at other Facilities Management locations.
• Assist the Trails Crew with tree or trail work at other Facilities Management locations.
• Apply herbicide as needed at Facilities Management locations.
• Safely operate a pickup truck, with or without a trailer, and other equipment.
• Remove snow at County properties by shoveling, snow blowing, and plowing with a truck or tractor.
• Follow County and Departmental policies and procedures.
• Plow or salt Park roads and parking lots.
• Perform basic equipment and vehicle maintenance.
• Oversee seasonal work in the field.
• Use a computer to navigate the internet and use Windows applications, including Outlook, Excel, and Word; create, send, receive, read, and respond to email; and use a computer-based work order system to track tasks.
• Paint.
• Collect and haul trash and recyclables.
• Perform janitorial and custodial duties.
• Perform playground maintenance.
• Perform other duties as required.

Benefits

• Comprehensive employee benefits
• Training and voluntary vaccination against Hepatitis B are available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED