Groundskeeper / Stable Hand
Full Time • Lancaster
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discounts
- Paid time off
K&A Appliance in seeking an experienced Groundskeeper / Stable Hand to work full-time in locations within Lancaster county, mostly in Conestoga, PA.
Responsibilities
- Mowing large scale grounds - Operating commercial-grade mowing equipment to maintain expansive grassy areas, requiring proficiency in handling zero-turn mowers, riding mowers, and other heavy-duty lawn care machinery while adhering to precise mowing patterns and ensuring a consistent, aesthetically pleasing finish across large areas.
- Tree trimming - Responsible for pruning and trimming trees including removing dead or diseased branches, shaping trees for aesthetic appeal, and maintaining overall tree health by following proper pruning techniques, often using hand tools like loppers, saws, and climbing equipment to access higher branches, while ensuring safety protocols are followed at all times; this role may also involve clearing debris and maintaining the cleanliness of the work area.
- Tree removal – Safely felling, cutting, relocating, stacking or chipping and clearing all resulting debris.
- Other Landscaping – Responsible for all matters of landscaping & grounds upkeep mainly for property in Conestoga, but also other properties in Lancaster County on occasion.
- Stable work - Daily care of horses in a stable, including feeding, grooming, exercising, cleaning stalls, monitoring their health, and ensuring their overall well-being, often requiring a strong understanding of horse behavior and basic veterinary care practices. Goats will also be monitored & cared for. Make sure
- Miscellaneous warehouse work – You may be asked to do some work at warehouse locations in Lancaster and/or New Holland that may involve moving appliances, & cleaning appliances, bathrooms, flooring, etc...
Schedule
- 8 – 10 hour a day
- To be scheduled to start between 7am and 9am
- Working mostly Monday through Friday
Pay Rate
- $18.00 to $20.00 per hour (Based on experience)
Benefits
- All equipment and supplies will be provided
- Paid weekly by direct deposit
- Paid vacation time
- Paid weekday holidays
- 401k retirement plan with company match up to 5%
- Employee discounts on appliances
- NO Company paid Health Insurance
Requirements
- Have at least 1 year of experience in both landscaping and stable work
- Have a valid Pennsylvania driver’s license
Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour
This business is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the independent business, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of said business. All inquiries about employment at this location should be made directly to the location, and not to the United Appliance Servicers Association.
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High Demand
Amid the general collapse of the service economy during the pandemic — appliance repair technicians are seeing explosive demand for their services as families adjust to living at home 24/7, sometimes with adult children, elderly parents or in-laws expanding households and putting more wear and tear on refrigerators and dishwashers. (Source: washingtonpost.com)
Job Security
Appliance repair is a great career choice because even with constantly advancing appliance technology, repair careers won’t be sent overseas or replaced by robots. People’s daily lives will always rely on appliances, and repairmen will always be needed to step in and get them back online. (Source: nhaparts.com)
Upward Mobility
Given how rapidly home appliances’ tech evolves, you’ll be continuously learning how to solve new problems for customers. Additionally, as you become acclimated to these changes, you can market your unique skills and boost your earnings. (Source: appliancerepairstartup.com)
Competitive Compensation
Being an appliance repair tech just so happens to pay pretty well also, more than enough to support a family and enjoy a comfortable lifestyle. (Source: nhaparts.com)