What are the responsibilities and job description for the Landscape Lead position at Three Pillars?
Landscape Lead
Full Time Days
Three Pillars Senior Living Communities is located in Dousman, WI. We are seeking caring team members willing and able to commit to our workplace values: Respect, Commitment, Fulfillment, Empathy and Fun!
What will I do as a Landscape Lead?
- Provide maintenance of landscape including pruning, tree-trimming/removal, chipping, mowing, fertilizing, raking, aerating, seeding, mulching, watering, weeding, deadheading, cutting/splitting plants, removal and clean-up.
- Carry out planting of trees, shrubs, annual and perennial gardens, and planter boxes.
- Observe, identify, and treat diseases affecting the landscape.
- Act as lead worker in performing snow removal. This includes coordinating staff call-ins with the Director of Environmental Services (DES).
- Evaluate and recommend landscape activities and enhancements as well as equipment needed for landscaping and grounds.
- Supervise landscape and grounds contractors and volunteers working on the Three Pillars Campus.
- Document all work performed, including costs and other necessary information.
- Provide assistance to DES as needed in developing the Facilities and Grounds Department (FGD) budget.
- Maintain accountability for operating within FGD budget.
- Ensure that manuals, equipment, and other assets are regularly audited, updated, and accounted for.
- Assist DES on creation, implementation, and monitoring of policies and procedures for FGD.
- Ensure purchasing policies are followed and invoices are processed within guidelines.
What is required in this position?
- High school diploma/GED.
- Currently hold or be able to obtain within 6 months of hire commercial applicator licensure in the following: pesticide license, fertilization.
- Five (5) years of experience in Landscaping and one (1) year as a supervisor.
- Experience: Strong horticultural background to include landscaping designs preferred.
- Have a valid State of Wisconsin driver's license and the ability to transport self and materials to various locations on an occasional basis as well as drive company vehicles.
- The ability to set an exemplary model for staff through professional appearance, treatment of staff, and dedication to company goals.
- Make decisions based on factual information and logical conclusions. Consider alternate courses of consequences before acting.
- Ability to handle problem situations in a tactful, courteous, and respectful manner.
- Written and computer skills necessary to maintain various departmental records, documents, and reports.
- Ability to handle hostile or emotionally upset residents, staff, family, etc.
- Ability to analyze and troubleshoot equipment and process problems.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including weekends and nights as necessary.
What makes Three Pillars Senior Living Communities unique?
At Three Pillars Senior Living Communities, sponsored by the Masonic Fraternity, our mission is to take pride in meeting the social, physical, and spiritual needs of older adults through high quality housing and services.
Three Pillars Senior Living Communities has served our community since 1905. We feel strongly about keeping families together, which is a driving principle and one of many benefits of our continuum of care model. We provide exactly what our residents need with a forward-looking approach within Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Rehabilitation, and Long-Term Skilled Nursing. With campus renovations and expansion underway and even more planned through 2025, employees at Three Pillars are part of exciting growth and a promise for a bright future.
Why work here?
Three Pillars Senior Living Communities offers more than just a job, but a fulfilling career where you make a difference in people's lives every day.
Our staff knows they can count on Three Pillars as a remarkable place to work, where their skills and strengths are appreciated and nurtured.
Our residents know they can trust the extraordinary people who make up the Three Pillars team to provide them with an excellent experience and a quality place to live.
Our team takes pride in their roles, in providing optimum care for our residents, and in living out our workplace values.
Our culture of caring is palpable, and best of all, when you work at Three Pillars, you are part of a family of the best co-workers and residents around.
Three Pillars cares for our Staff by offering many competitive and generous benefits and perks including:
- Excellent benefit options for part time & full-time employees including paid time off, retirement savings plans, and tuition reimbursement
- Comprehensive benefits for full time employees (30 hours per week) including medical, dental, vision, FSA, company paid life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance
- Scholarship opportunities for high school & college students
- No and low-cost wellness programs including an on-site fitness facility and chair massages
- Weekend shift differential for all regular hourly employees
- Referral bonuses, employee assistance programs, and employee emergency loans
- Onsite conveniences including meal service and movie tickets
- Fun days planned by an employee committee, featuring games, resident-judged contests, casual days, and more!
