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Join a Team That Changes Lives

For more than 170 years, Elwyn has been leading the way in supporting children, teens, and adults with autism, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and behavioral health challenges. As a mission-driven nonprofit, we’re here to create real change – helping people lead meaningful, fulfilling lives.

Now, we’re looking for passionate team members to join us. Here, your work will change lives – including your own. You’ll make an impact every day, find purpose in what you do, and grow in a career that truly matters.

At Elwyn, we take care of you while you care for others. We offer:

• Generous Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Benefit Packages
• Earned Wage Access/On-Demand Pay
• Paid On-the-Job Training
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Advancement Opportunities and Growth
• Flexible Schedules
• Retirement Savings Plan

Join us and be a part of something bigger. Apply today.

Elwyn seeks a Grounds Keeper to be responsible for day-to-day maintenance, appearance and care of all grounds and exterior surfaces throughout the campus, including leaf and snow removal, grass cutting and landscaping. Will function independently in the absence of a supervisor.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cut grass including mowing, edging and blowing off walk ways according to department specifications
• Pick up trash and empty wooden pallets as needed around campus
• Gather, pick-up and dispose of leaves as part of leaf removal assignments
• Remove snow and spread ice melting materials as needed
• Load and unload materials from trucks both bagged and loose material
• Install of plant material as assigned
• Weed, mulch, rake flower beds
• In the absence of direction from a supervisor, follow assignments as listed on the duty board
• Clean and store equipment at the end of the shift as needed
• Maintain equipment and tools used including but not limited to changing oil, sharpening blades, cleaning of equipment
• Drive maintenance vehicles as needed including but not limited to dump truck; pick-up truck; van; front-end loader, back hoe
• Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) using agency-trained protocols
• Perform other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILLS REQUIREMENTS :

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred
• Knowledge of plant materials preferred
• Skill in the care and use of tools and equipment required of the trade including but not limited to changing oil, sharpening blades, cleaning of equipment highly desired
• Ability to operate motor vehicles related to grounds maintenance as prescribed by current and future Fed DOT and PA DOT requirements
• Physical examination and drug testing will follow Fed DOT and PA DOT guidelines
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Ability to work independently
• Must be able to perform CPR using agency-trained protocols
• Must possess a current, valid driver's license in state of residence, have a minimum of two (2) years of driving experience within the United States, and have an acceptable driving record

Elwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elwyn does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, pregnancy status, medical condition, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, sexual orientation or identity, age, national origin, citizenship, handicap status, marital or family status, mental or physical disability, perceived disability, military or veteran status, political activities or affiliations, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.

ELW 20268 2025-1958 

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