What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper - FT position at THE GLENRIDGE ON PALMER RANCH?
Benefits:
- Paid Weekly
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- Benefit eligible the first of the month after the completion of 30 days of service (Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, STD, LTD, Flex Spending, etc.)
- Matching 401(k) Program
- Educational Reimbursement
- Scholarship opportunities
- Safety Shoe Stipend
- Bi -Annual Employee Appreciation Bonus
- Wonderful Working Conditions
- Opportunities for Advancement
Position Summary:
The Groundskeeper is responsible for keeping exterior grounds, and specified exterior areas clean and sanitary, and performing other duties as assigned in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures.
Responsibilities:
- Maintains the cleanliness of all garages except for the Palm building – blowing debris, power washing
- Promotes the safety of all residents and employees while working
- Controls of mold on GPR exterior surfaces (ex: swimming pool area)
- Rakes the tennis court daily
- Maintains the cleanliness of all main entrances daily, such as Security, ALF, SNF, Cypress, Oak, and Palm buildings and other areas as needed or requested
- Power washes club home lanais as needed
- Cleans Center Lake railing
- Conducts weed control as needed
- Cleans of interior courtyards (SNF and ALF)
- Trims and feeds select plants under supervision
- Waters exterior plants as needed
- Assists in protecting plants with frost cloth
- Assists with keeping Member gardens tidy
- Completes campus-wide power washing including, but limited to:
- Entrances
- Doorways
- All sidewalks
- All curbs
- All parking areas in garages
- All gazebos
- All Courtyards – Central, SNF. Memory
- Pool lanai and deck
- Loading dock
- Assists with Hurricane preparation procedures as required
- Handles chemicals and equipment safely and responsibly
- Attends mandatory in-service training as required
- Is expected to understand and follow all regulatory and facility policies
Qualifications:
1. Must have at least an eighth (8th) grade education. High School Diploma or equivalent preferred
2. At least one (1) year proven experience as a laborer, farmer, gardener, florist helper, groundskeeper, or similar work involving general laborer duties which may include the planting and maintenance of vegetation, landscaping duties, nursery inspections, or pesticide applications
3. Must be well organized and can work with limited direction, take initiative, and can plan and carry out responsibilities, organizing own schedule and duties to complete responsibilities
The Glenridge on Palmer Ranch is an exciting place to work, learn, be happy and flourish! We have been awarded “Best Retirement Community” for 15 years in a row! Do not miss this opportunity to work with an exciting team and make a positive difference in the lives of our members and the Sarasota community.
