Residential Groundskeeper

Meadville PA

Description

Landscape Groundskeeper / Maintenance needed for a 4-acre private property MEADVILLE PA Job seekers should take pride in quality workmanship Self-starter No drinking of alcohol while on site or illegal drug use This will be a year-round job Looking for someone to work part-time. Must be avail to work consecutive weekdays, as the yard work requires to maintain property. Certain times of the year, there will be more work than at others. I am NOT looking for someone that, works a few hours and then must leave to tend to other yard. I am NOT looking for just a lawn mowing service. Had that. I am NOT looking commercial service, that is going to fit my property between others during the day. Leaving a job half done until they can get back...no good. I would like someone that will work the hours, days needed to complete the needed work for the week. Then move on to other clients for the week. Must be dependable and punctual Have recent verifiable references Reliable transportation Groundskeeping equipment (mower, leaf/grass clipping vacuum collection bag/attachment, rakes, shovels, clippers, etc) Valid license required Responsibilities include but may expand as needed • Complete lawn care, groundskeeping, and lawn maintenance. • Tasks including mowing, edging, weeding, raking, clearing falling branches, fertilizing, mulching, and pruning • !!Mowed grass clippings must be removed from lawn by use of grass/leaf collection vacuum attachment/bag and disposed of off site! (this would be too much to do by rake etc) • Maintaining the fence, keeping it clean. • Overseeing removal of trees, if necessary. • Setting traps for moles and disposing of killed, knocking down wasp nests, spider webs etc • Fall leaves must be removed from lawn and put in front ditch for city to remove • Winter duties would remove fallen branches, clear front walk and walk to stables of snow (driveway is cleared by Snow plow service) • Some light general home maintenance possible • Handyman skills a huge plus. Note: This is horse property and next year or so when horses arrive, duties will expand to removal of horse waste from pasture. Qualifications • Driver's license • Must speak fluent English • Recent verifiable references • Reliable transportation to and from the work site is required • Landscaping equipment • 2+ years of experience as a landscaper for residential or commercial properties • Excellent stamina and physical health • Must be hardworking, detail-oriented, strong work ethic, self-starter, pride in work and follows directives Compensation based on experience / ability Do not contact me if you don't have your own equipment including mower vacuum attachment