What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper position at Covenant Living of Florida?
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Part of a nation wide family of Continuing Care Retirement Communities, Covenant Living is seeking a Groundskeeper. This position provides landscape and maintenance services needed in keeping grounds and buildings on campus attractive and well kept.In this role, the Groundskeeper, will:
- Mow and/or renovate lawns.
- Transport grass clippings and other garden materials to appropriate area.
- Edge sidewalks and driveways.
- Weed‑eat where necessary.
- Weed and cultivate flower beds.
- Thin and prune trees, shrubs, vines, flowers, etc.
- Operate time clocks for sprinkler systems.
- Repair or install new sprinkler systems.
- Make periodic rounds to pick up trash and other debris.
- Help with planting, fertilizing, spraying, and maintenance of all lawns and flower beds.
- Water and maintain all lawn areas and flower beds.
The successful candidate will have:
- High School diploma or the equivalent, required.
- Classes in horticulture including small plant identification, horticulture machinery and landscape design, required.
- Three years gardening related experience, required
- Valid drivers' license in the State and good driving record.
For full time employees, we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Employer paid group term life and disability
- Paid Time Off (PTO) & six paid holidays
- 403(b) with a 3% employer match
- Fitness center use at most facilities.
- Various voluntary benefits:
- Life, AD&D
- Tuition assistance and scholarships
- Employee assistance program
- Legal services, home/auto insurance, discount purchasing program
- Pet Insurance
For more information about Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home, please visit www.covliving.org or www.covenantcareathome.org.
Covenant Living and CovenantCare at Home are equal opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, disability, marital status, pregnancy, protected veteran status, protected genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by local laws, regulations, or ordinances.
