Building and Grounds Tech (Full Time)

Job Description

When you work at The Marshes of Skidaway Island, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What's more, you are part of an extraordinary company - one that's investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don't just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life!

We are currently seeking a Full Time Groundskeeper to join our team.

Here are a few of the daily responsibilities of a Groundskeeper :

• Proficiently operate all equipment necessary to complete job function.
• Some tasks related to minor equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Some tasks related to janitorial care of the office buildings and overall appearance and sanitary condition of the facility.
• Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring. Plan and cultivate lawns and gardens.
• Prune and trim trees, shrubs and hedges using shears, pruners and chain saws within reach.
• Trim and pick flowers and clean flower beds.
• Water lawns, trees and plants using portable water tank, hoses or watering cans.
• Install drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences and planters.
• Maintain and repair tools, equipment and structures such as fences and benches using power tools.
• Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways and parking lots.
• Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption to prevent waste.
• Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters and pruning saws.
• Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saw, hedge and brush trimmers and axes.

What can we offer you?

We offer an environment where you are appreciated and where you make relationships with your residents. If you ask our staff them why they love it here, they will tell you they love taking care of our residents! We also offer a generous scholarship program, free meals, an annual holiday bonus, special recognition weeks, free uniforms, free parking, and full benefit eligibility, including vacation and sick time, after you have successfully worked 90 days.

Here are a few of the qualifications we need you to have :

Work Environment :

Work is primarily performed in outdoor environment subject to all kinds of weather. Work performed in this job will place the employee in elevated areas. Work performed will expose employee to wet conditions and will be using high pressure washing equipment.

If you're an enthusiastic, compassionate, professional who is passionate about hospitality, we'd love to get to know you!

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