Benefits
401k
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Vision insurance
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager the Landscaper Groundskeeper is primarily responsible for the daily maintenance of the outside grounds of the campus.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Application of standard household chemicals fertilizers and pesticides while following all recommended safety guidelines and utilizing appropriate PPE personal protective equipment.
Occasionally and under the direction of the Maintenance Manager plant new decorative bushes flowers plants and shrubs.
Maintain the cleanliness of both building and campus exterior on a daily basis as well as execute weekly monthly and seasonal preventative maintenance tasks associated with grounds and equipment.
Pick up and remove trash debris and animal waste from grounds and dispose of appropriately on a daily basis.
Remove snow in winter conditions and keep outdoor areas safe during inclement weather including but not limited to spreading de-icer on walkways and steps.
Contact the appropriate maintenance technician or manager for maintenance and landscaping tasks which cannot be performed by the landscapergroundskeeper alone or need to be performed by one of our contact services.
Must have a genuine interest in geriatric care and must believe in and uphold the philosophy of The Village at Germantown.
May be assigned miscellaneous and other special duties as needed.
SKILLS KNOWLEDGE CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSING
Must possess and exhibit knowledge of appropriate lawn care the ability to operate hand and power tools and equipment and read common measuring instruments.
Must possess and exhibit a strong positive attitude towards customer service.
Must possess strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.
Ability to cope and resolve routine problems in a calm and appropriate manner.
Ability to know when to refer problems to upper level supervision.
EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
High school education required.
Position requires 2 to 3 years of hands-on lawn care experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires constant standing and walking with frequent lifting andor carrying objects in excess of 50 pounds.
Ability to climb ladders.
Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions year round.
Requires limited application of manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination necessary for the handling and operation of common lawn equipment and materials.