Grounds Keeper - Senior Living Community

Grounds Keeper

Status: Part-time / Full-time

Location: Ovation Heartwood; 470 Maxwell Plz, Omaha, NE 68154

Apply at www.TeamAvamere.com

Job Summary

We’re seeking a dependable, hands-on Groundskeeper to help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our residents, visitors, and team members. This role is responsible for maintaining outdoor areas, including landscaping, lawn care, grounds cleanup, basic maintenance, and seasonal tasks. The ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors, takes pride in keeping a property looking its best, and can work independently while supporting the community’s overall maintenance needs.

Essential Duties and Job Responsibilities

• Upkeep of exterior areas.
• Respond effectively to maintenance requests, ensuring prompt and efficient repairs and addressing emergency situations. 
• Ensure adherence to local, state, and federal regulations, including building codes, OSHA, EPA, and fire safety codes. 
• Identify and resolve ground maintenance issues effectively, ensuring minimal disruption to operations. 
• Work collaboratively with other departments to ensure the smooth operation of the facility. 
• Installation of new equipment, fixtures, etc.
• Ensure compliance with fire and safety codes.
• Maintenance and monitor CCTV cameras, alarms, and emergency call systems across common areas, entrances, and exits.
• Routinely inspect community property for potential hazards, such as spills, fire risks, broken handrails, or water leaks.
• Respond to community emergencies, including fires, severe weather, floods, and hazardous materials incidents. Lead evacuation efforts when necessary.
• Check and maintain life safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, emergency lights, and fire alarms in accordance with OSHA regulations.
• Respond to and be available for emergency calls.
• Regularly inspect equipment, buildings and grounds to ensure a safe and comfortable environment.
• Ensure that personnel comply with Universal Precautions, proper waste disposal and inspection control procedures and safety rules.
• Prepare for weather emergencies, ice/snow removal, landscaping and trash pickup.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications

• Experience with ground maintenance of a building such as a long-term care, apartment complex or business facility.
• Basic knowledge in building codes and safety regulations.
• Maintain confidentiality of all resident care information in accordance with HIPAA guidelines.
• Create and uphold an atmosphere of warmth, patience, enthusiasm, and a calm and cheerful environment.
• Must maintain and have an active CPR/BLS during employment.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

At Ovation, we believe caring for others starts with caring for our own teams. Our benefits are designed to support your well-being, growth, and peace of mind—so you can focus on making a difference every day.  

Employees are Benefits-eligible at 30+ hours/week. Coverage begins the 1st of the month following hire  

•  Medical, Dental & Vision Coverage – Regence medical plans (PPO & HDHP), Delta Dental (with orthodontia), and VSP vision

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Free, confidential support for mental health, stress, family needs & work/life balance (Canopy)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) – Flexible PTO program combining vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Paid Holidays – Six recognized holidays, with premium pay for eligible hourly employees
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Available after 90 days, with discretionary employer match
• Health Savings Account (HSA) – Employer contributes up to $600/year for HDHP participants
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) – Medical, Limited, Dependent Care, and Commuter options
• Supplemental Insurance Options – Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Life & Disability (Sun Life)
• Legal Insurance – Affordable access to legal support for common life needs
• Pet Insurance – Discounted plans through Wishbone
• Employee Discounts – Savings on travel, entertainment, electronics, fitness & more (Tickets at Work)

 Ovation by Avamere is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in E-Verify