Hours: 7:30am-4pm

Excellent pay and benefits!

Duties and Responsibilities:

1. The Skilled Groundskeeper will maintain the appearance of campus to include but not limited to, cutting and maintaining all lawns and flower beds, trimming and maintaining all shrubberies and trees, etc.
2. Responsible for performing all types of repairs on any Caron lawn equipment, snow equipment, carts, small engine repair, hydraulic systems etc. This includes fabrication and welding for the above-mentioned equipment.  
3. The Skilled Groundskeeper will maintain and annually check the function and condition of the retention ponds throughout campus.
4. Implementation and construction of landscape designs (plantings, hardscapes, retaining walls, etc. without supervision).
5. The Skilled Groundskeeper is responsible for installing holiday decorations on campus.
6. Maintain all fire trails and ropes course.
7. Assist at time with office staff moves.
8. The Skilled Groundskeeper will be available to provide emergency and extraordinary services during unscheduled work hours as dictated by business need.
9. This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the duties or tasks that may be required or assigned.

Physical Requirements:

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. Must be able to walk throughout the campus
2. Must be able to stand for long periods of time
3. Must be able to climb stairs and steps
4. Must be able to lift 100 lbs.
5. Must be able to use step and extension ladders not to exceed 40 feet
6. Must be able to operate all types of grounds equipment
7. Must be able to perform repetitive and strenuous work
8. May be required to work in extreme weather conditions

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION:

1. Must be 21 years of age or older
2. Must produce and maintain a valid driver’s license in accordance with Driving Standards Policy
3. Must meet minimum requirements on Motor Vehicle Reports in accordance with Driving Standards Policy
4. Must have 3-5 years experience with certification in either small engine repair or welding (for grounds mechanic function) OR must have 3-5 years’ experience with certification in landscape design, hardscape, tree trimming, lawn maintenance (for grounds landscape function)
5. High school diploma or the equivalent preferred
6. If in recovery, 1-year continuous sobriety is preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

1. Must be able to use grounds equipment efficiently and safely
2. Ability to efficiently complete all grounds maintenance schedules
3. Ability to perform daily responsibilities without direction.
4. Advanced knowledge of facility grounds maintenance
5. Must have 3-5 years experience of field experience and possess the skills to perform the specialized tasks required.
6. Must be able to demonstrate professional communication skills to include the ability to interact and work together with co-workers, patients and visitors in a professional and friendly manner.