Groundskeeper and Maintenance

Groundskeeper: The groundskeeper will be responsible for the landscaping and maintenance of outdoor grounds and building maintenance. Keeping the facilities and grounds of Castle Ridge in good repair, clean and safe.

Duties include:

· Building maintenance: Establishes and implements routine building maintenance and coordinates with contractors for any required work.

· Lawn maintenance: Mowing lawns, watering, and removing trash and tree limbs before mowing.

· Plant maintenance: Planting, trimming, pruning, and weeding.

· Tree maintenance: Trimming trees and ensuring they can grow unimpeded.

· Groundskeeping equipment: Operating and maintains hand tools and power equipment such as mowers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, tillers, backhoes, and tractors.

· Fertilizing: Applying fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides to promote healthy plants.

· Design features: Installing and maintaining the castle moat, water fountains, fences, gates, retaining walls, rock gardens, and outdoor lighting.

· Snow and debris removal: Clearing snow and debris from walkways, parking lots, and other areas. Shoveling snow and salting ice.

· Ornamental features: Caring for ornamental features such as planters and benches.

· Outdoor furniture: Keeping outdoor furniture clean and in good repair.

Skills and Qualifications:

· Previous building maintenance and landscaping or groundskeeping experience.

· Driver’s license preferred.

· High school diploma preferred.

· Understanding of grounds maintenance and upkeep needs.

· Ability to lift up-to 50lbs

· Operate heavy equipment.

· Organizational skills and ability to multitask.

· Ability to work well with others.

· Ability to follow detailed instructions and work under minimal supervision.

· Written and oral communication skills.

· Ability to work in all weather conditions.

· Dependable transportation to and from Castle Ridge.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Seasonal

Pay: $45,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• 4 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Morning shift

Experience:

• Maintenance: 5 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Centralia, IL 62801 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Centralia, IL 62801: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $45,000 - $60,000