Join Our Team: Groundskeeper Year Round Work in Beautifully Landscaped 100 Acre Property
Are you passionate about maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces and making a positive impact on the lives of others? We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Groundskeeper to join our team at Bethany Village, a 100-acre community operated by Graceworks Lutheran Services. As a Groundskeeper, you will play a vital role in maintaining and improving the campus grounds, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for our residents and visitors.
About Us
At Graceworks Lutheran Services, we are a not-for-profit organization dedicated to serving over 2,000 older adults and adults with disabilities. Our mission is to provide services and settings that inspire and support a sense of home, dignity, and community. We pride ourselves on offering top-of-the-line care and support to our residents, and we are committed to creating a work environment that is inclusive, diverse, and rewarding.
Job Summary
We are seeking a full-time Groundskeeper to join our team at Bethany Village. As a Groundskeeper, you will be responsible for undertaking daily tasks to maintain and improve the campus grounds through sound grounds keeping techniques. You will serve the needs of our residents in all grounds-related work, ensuring that our 100-acre property remains beautifully landscaped and well-maintained.
Key Responsibilities:
- Maintain all plantings on the campus, including trimming, pruning, fertilizing, mulching, spraying, weeding, watering, and any other method needed to assure their health and appearance is at a high standard.
- Mow and neatly trim the lawns of the entire campus on a weekly basis.
- Perform all snow removal and ice control of roadways, driveways, and sidewalks.
- Remove cottage trash on a weekly basis.
- Perform other grounds-related tasks as needed.
Requirements and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need:
Essential Qualifications:
- Valid Driver's License required.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must be able to consistently lift 50 pounds.
- Post-offer and annual audiometric testing required with at least an average of 40 db at the frequency range of 1K to 3K in at least one ear.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous experience in groundskeeping or a related field.
- Knowledge of landscaping and grounds maintenance techniques.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What We Offer
As a team member at Graceworks Lutheran Services, you will enjoy:
Competitive Compensation and Benefits:
- Competitive wages: $15-16.50/hour DOE.
- Paid training and development opportunities.
- Paid Holidays and holiday differential pay.
- Weekend shift differential.
- Available medical and dental coverage, long-term disability, and life insurance.
- 403(b) retirement account.
- Vision discount program for qualified full-time employees.
Career Growth and Learning Opportunities:
- Employee referral bonuses.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
Work Environment and Culture
At Graceworks Lutheran Services, we pride ourselves on creating a work environment that is:
Inclusive and Diverse:
- We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic.
Supportive and Collaborative:
- We value teamwork and collaboration.
- We provide opportunities for professional growth and development.
- We prioritize employee well-being and satisfaction.
How to Apply
If you are passionate about maintaining beautiful outdoor spaces and making a positive impact on the lives of others, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Please click the "Apply Now" button to submit your application.
We look forward to hearing from you and discussing this opportunity further.
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