Groundskeeper ( Monday - Friday)

The Glen, a premier Senior Living Community is searching for an experienced and motivated groundskeeper.

COMPANY DESCRIPTION:
Since 1898, The Glen strives to provide the best environment for seniors. Our focus is a “resident directed” philosophy that caters to each resident's individuality by respecting their choices, preserving their dignity and giving them every opportunity to live a purposeful life. We feel it is the best way to offer the highest quality of care in a compassionate environment that places the respect of our residents above all else.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The primary responsibility is to maintain the overall appearance of the exterior property. This includes daily, weekly and annual upkeep.

SHIFT: 8-hour shift (8:00 AM – 4:30 PM) Monday – Friday

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be people-oriented individual, have good communication skills, and the ability to work with a diverse group of people.
• Must be able to work overtime as required.
• Well organized and self-motivated.
• General gardening and grounds knowledge.
• Prior grounds experience, preferred.
• Ability to understand desired results and work without supervision
• Working knowledge of safe use of common gardening tools & equipment
• Valid state driver’s License

ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS:

• Daily monitor grounds and water features to be debris free at all times.
• Sweep Patios and Porches to keep free of debris, cobwebs and reposition outdoor furniture on a daily basis.
• Monitor irrigation system throughout the campus to check for malfunction. Make minor repairs and adjustments as needed. Inform supervisor of the need for service. Supplement all areas with hose watering, as needed.
• Monitor landscaped areas and advise supervisor of irregularities.
• Trees and Shrubs - Check regularly for disease and damage. Notify supervisor of damage.
• Prune, spray and fertilize smaller patio/entry trees/shrubs on a regular basis.
• Responsible for maintaining potted plants at entry ways.
• Empty outside dog waste cans
• Parking lots, walkways and driveways – Monitor to be debris free on a regular basis.
• Power wash high traffic areas on a regular basis. May power wash other areas as requested, including windows
• Clean and treat outdoor furniture, annually.
• Maintain sidewalks during inclement weather.
• Assist with outdoor holiday decorations.
• Assist supervisor with other outdoor projects as assigned.
• Will schedule work so that all high-profile areas are attended to according to procedure.
• Works cooperatively with Contract Grounds Service
• Maintains equipment in good working order through preventive maintenance & repairs and maintains appropriate amounts of gardening supplies and equipment
• Maintains grounds storage/utility areas in neat, orderly condition
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Other related projects, duties and responsibilities may be assigned as deemed necessary.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Must be able to fulfill job requirements in a high-energy, high-traffic area.
• Must be able to lift/carry up to 50 pounds; push/pull up to 90 pounds.
• Extensive walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, carrying, bending, stooping, reaching
• Tolerant of extreme temperatures
• Tolerant of pollen, mold, etc. expected to be encountered in yard work
• Outside work with exposure to extended periods of sun, wind, rain, humidity

BENEFIT PACKAGE:

• Competitive pay-rates
• Group medical, dental and vision plans
• Supplemental Insurance available during open enrollment once a year
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holidays on hire
• 403 (b) Retirement Plan