Join our community

Heritage Community of Kalamazoo is hiring. When you become part of our team, you work with purpose, you form lasting relationships with residents and staff, and you make a difference for countless individuals. Here, all our focus is on the person. From residents to staff, personal wellbeing is our top priority. Employees at every level are empowered to personally engage with each other and with individual residents to always do the right thing.  We were named one of Senior Care’s best places to work in 2025.

Who are we

Since 1945, Heritage Community has built a local legacy of vibrant senior living by nurturing a passion for providing the seniors and families of West Michigan with exemplary personalized care. We are the only locally owned, non-profit senior living residence in the area. Our organization is grounded on principles of honor, community and meaningful living, and we exist to support our residents’ desire to continue enjoying life fully.

What you will be doing

The Grounds Facilities Assistant is responsible for maintaining the aesthetic and functional aspects of the campus grounds, while also performing general maintenance duties. This role ensures that the grounds are safe, clean, and visually appealing, while providing support in facilities management.

• Mow lawns with commercial walk behind mower. 
• Snow removal, including plowing, snow blowing, and shoveling. 
• Perform seasonal grounds duties including leaf-raking, mulch replacement, snow and ice removal, composting, seeding and aeration of turf.
• Perform general maintenance projects as scheduled or assigned, including installations and repairs involving plumbing and electrical equipment, carpentry work, and HVAC equipment repairs. 

 What we offer

We provide full and part-time employees with a variety of benefits based on their employment classification, including:

• Medical, dental, vision
• Vacation and sick time
• 403B with company match
• HSA/flexible spending
• Short-term disability, long-term disability
• Company paid life insurance, voluntary life insurance
• Tuition reimbursement/student loan repayment assistance
• Employee appreciation events
• Employee assistance fund
• Employee referral bonuses

About you

Have 2-4 years of groundskeeping and maintenance experience.

• Must possess a valid Michigan Driver’s license
• Experience operating snow removal equipment, including snowplows and snow blowers
• Experience operating and maintaining commercial mowing equipment, trimmers, and compact tractors.
• Experience with general building maintenance and repair.

If you are passionate about putting people first, creating memorable moments, and accomplishing great things together, we want to hear more about you. Click apply to submit a resume.