Landscaper And Grounds Assistant

Spruce Lake Ministries encourages persons from a variety of traditions to a deeper faith in God through Jesus Christ. In this peaceful setting in the heart of the Pocono Mountains in northeastern Pennsylvania, Spruce Lake and Pinebrook provide Christian church, family and corporate groups with lodging, meeting spaces and meals for their next event or retreat. Spruce Lake also hosts summer camps, programmatic retreats, and outdoor education programs throughout the year.

The Seasonal Facility & Grounds Assistant (SFGA) is responsible for assisting with weekly routine and seasonal grounds maintenance, routine and emergency maintenance concerns, and for cross departmental collaboration. The SFMA is responsible for actively participating in any variety of facility team tasks or projects throughout the summer season.

Prerequisite:

• Must affirm Spruce Lake Ministries mission, vision, beliefs and core values.
• Must have a teachable spirit, team-player attitude, and servant heart.
• Must be responsible, industrious, hospitable, and enthusiastic.
• Conducts him/herself in a manner that is above reproach.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills, both verbal and written.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and skills associated with building and ground maintenance preferred.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
• Basic math, reading and computation skills.
• Self-motivated, detail-oriented and organized.
• Willingness to learn and practice new skills as needed.
• Flexible schedule to include evening and weekend rotations.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.

Physical Requirements: Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time on uneven terrain, lift 50 lbs., climb ladders, perform repetitive motions with arms, wrists, shoulders and to bend, kneel and stretch.

Spruce Lake Ministries, Pinebrook or Spruce Lake, does not currently hire anyone who is not authorized to work in the US, nor are we able to sponsor international employees or volunteers.

At the employer's expense, all employment hires are contingent upon completion of FBI Criminal Background fingerprint clearance, PA Child Abuse Clearance and PA Criminal History Clearance.

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