Groundskeeper

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!

Our intention is to have employees who are passionate about making their personal mission statement come to life each day at work!  Be it through providing healing, eradicating loneliness, contributing to efficiencies, streamlining processes, being dependable, sparking creativity or something else, the demonstration of HOW you do your job is just as important as WHAT you do in your job.

Alongside our valued employees, we are making a difference throughout the state of Ohio in the lives of those that need healthcare or those embracing the next chapter of their lives. Sustained members of our team demonstrate accountable behavior and share our values of customer service, innovation, integrity, inclusion, financial stewardship, leadership and care.

The Groundskeeper performs the day-to-day landscaping and grounds maintenance in accordance with company standards and federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and to ensure that the life plan community  is maintained in a clean, safe, and comfortable manner.

Essential Activities and Tasks 

Operations Management

• Performs routine maintenance on grounds, roads, parking areas, walkways, equipment, etc.

• Ensures proper lawn grooming, shrub trimming, and edging.

• Repairs fencing and various landscaping as needed.

• Paints areas as needed.

• During winter weather, plows and salts roads, walkways, entrances, and driveways. Snow and ice removal may be done during evenings or nights as required.

• During fall, ensures gutters are kept free of leaves.

• Completes assigned tasks and work orders within 24-48 hours.

• May assist with moving furniture as assigned.

• Conducts preventative maintenance on tools and equipment as assigned.

Quality, Compliance, and Risk Management

• Ensures that assigned work areas are maintained in a clean and safe manner.

• Ensures that equipment, tools, supplies, and vehicles are properly used, maintained, and stored; services and repairs them as needed.

• Performs duties in accordance with all safety and OSHA requirements.

• Reports any damage or repairs to grounds, facilities, supplies, or equipment needing done to the supervisor.

• Willingly and consistently shares observations and insights of departmental operations that may improve quality and efficiencies of department.

• Attends all-employee and departmental meetings and in-service training as scheduled or as directed.

Customer Relations and Service Delivery

• Listens and responds to the needs of residents and staff members.

All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Experience

• No experience required. On-the-job training provided.

• Knowledge of lawn and landscaping methods, tools, and equipment helpful.

Other Requirements

• Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

• Must possess a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Must be insurable under professional liability and crime coverage policies as specified by insurance carrier underwriting standards.

Working Conditions and Special Requirements

• Sitting- Up to 3 hours/day

• Standing- Up to 8 hours/day

• Walking- Up to 8 hours/day

• Lifting, transferring, pushing or pulling equipment/supplies- Up to 100 pounds

• Driving- Up to 8 hours/day

• Work weekends, evenings, and holidays- Required as scheduled or needed for coverage

• Subject to residents/patients with various disease processes- Minimal

• Subject to falls, burns, odors, and cuts- Work day

• May be exposed to infectious waste, disease, conditions, etc. including exposure to the AIDS and Hepatitis B viruses- Work day

• Risk Category for Exposure to Bloodborne Diseases- II