Landscaper

• Monday - Friday / 5:30am-2:00pm

Royal Oaks Retirement Community

10015 W. Royal Oak Road

Sun City, AZ 85351

Cross streets are 99th and Grand Avenue

Position Summary: 

Under the supervision of the Landscaping Supervisor, performs custodial and maintenance duties for grounds, pools and street landscaping. Performs semi-skilled work that is generally routine and repetitive in nature and follows an established pattern. 

Brief Overview of Major Duties:

• Cuts lawns, using mower; trims and edges around walkways, flower beds, and walls.
• Cleans grounds and removes litter from walkways, streets, and patios. 
• May repair fences, gates, walls and walkways, using carpentry and masonry tools. 
• Maintain clean drainage ditches and culverts.  
• Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs, using shears, pruner, or chain saw.
• Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.
• Operates and performs maintenance on power lawn mowers, spreader, edger, weed cutter and street sweeper such as changing oil, adjusting and lubricating parts.
• Performs irrigation techniques using sprinklers, hoses and flooding methods. Troubleshoots and makes necessary repairs to the sprinkler system as needed.
• Digs up ground for flower beds, ditches, and holes for sign posts.
• May operate equipment such as street sweeper equipment.
• Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
• Will be required to operate/drive a golf cart for the purpose of transporting supplies around campus as needed. This may also include transporting employees, residents and/or guests when needed. 
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Has knowledge of the standard practices and methods of the landscaping trade.
• Skill in the use and care of equipment and tools used in the landscaping trade.
• Preferably has knowledge on using iPad. Training will be provided.
• Has ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures
• Is organized, able to multi-task, think creatively and adapt to different situations.
• Must be able to complete training on computer and/or other devices.
• Maintain competency in the position and knowledge of trade/industry advances and new technologies.
• Must be able to effectively communicate in English with all levels of staff, residents, and guests. 

Education and Experience:  

• Preferably has a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Preferably has one year of experience in the landscaping trade.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Has a current, valid driver’s license. Driving record must meet the criteria set forth by Royal Oaks’ insurance carrier. 

Physical Requirements:

• Is able to carry/lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.
• May need to operate a fire extinguisher.
• Is able to assist in evacuation procedures. 

Essential Functions:

• Physical: climbing to include legs and arms, kneeling, lifting/moving, carrying/transporting, walking/traversing or moving, standing/stationary position, bending, reaching to include forward and above shoulder level, pulling, pushing, gross/total manipulation (firms hand grasping), twisting, stooping, crawling
• Cognitive: direct other, written and oral communication, work under time constraints, concentrate amid distractions, math/calculations, ensure accuracy of details, creativity, remember names & details, problem solve, make decisions, work rapidly, examine/observe details, analytical ability, work within minimal errors, reason (make sense of things)
• Environmental: inside, outside, humid, toxic or caustic chemicals, high places, hot, cold, dry, wet, change of temperature, dirty, dusty, odors, fumes, loud (equipment, surroundings), near moving mechanical parts, vibrations, working with others, working, around others, working alone

Hiring Process:

• Pre-employment Drug Screening
• Criminal Background Check
• Adult Protective Services (APS) Registry Check
• Fingerprint Clearance Card 
• Employment Verification
• TB Testing
• Royal Oaks is a Drug Free Workplace. Royal Oaks conducts pre-employment, random and reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with its drug-free workplace policy. Royal Oaks' general hiring policy does not discriminate against registered medical marijuana cardholders. However, in accordance with A.R.S. 23-493.06 Royal Oaks may decline to employ or to continue to employ persons in safety-sensitive positions based on the results of drug testing.
• Royal Oaks does not discriminate in hiring or employment against holders of Arizona's Medical Marijuana card, although we do prohibit marijuana use on premise.   Although Arizona has legalized recreational marijuana use as well as medical use, the law creates no employment protections for applicants or employees who are recreational marijuana users.  Royal Oaks will require a drug screen for all applicants who accept a job offer and may decline those applicants who are positive for marijuana without a Medical Marijuana card.  Royal Oaks will continue to prohibit all employees from using, selling, possessing, or being impaired by marijuana in the workplace and while on duty.

Incredible Benefits!

• Get Health Benefits Fast – Medical, dental, vision benefits start the first day after the month you're hired! (Full-time only)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Access to mental health support, legal counseling, financial coaching, and more through Talkspace and other resources.
• Choice of Two Affordable Medical Plans – Starting as low as $66/ paycheck for employee-only coverage (Full-time only). 
• On-Campus Medical Providers – Convenient healthcare options right at your workplace.
• Six Annual Paid Holidays – Enjoy time off to recharge with paid holidays throughout the year.
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) – Start accruing PTO from day one, with up to 3 weeks in your first year (Full-time only).
• Cash in Unused PTO Hours – Convert unused PTO into cash (limits and details apply).
• Volunteer Time Off (VTO) – Get 4 hours of paid VTO annually to give back to your community, without using your PTO.
• Referral Bonus – Earn up to $600 for each friend you refer who gets hired – and there’s no limit to how many people you can refer!
• Scholarship Program – Receive up to $5,000 annually in tuition reimbursement to support your educational goals.
• Career Growth Opportunities – We promote from within! Last year, we proudly promoted over 30 employees.
• FREE Fitness Center Access – Stay healthy with on-site gym facilities or enjoy gym reimbursement up to $200 annually.
• Annual Shoe Reimbursement – Get up to $40 annually for work shoes to keep you comfortable and stylish.
• Uniform & Reimbursement – Uniforms provided or reimbursed for many positions.
• Covered Parking – Convenient parking at no extra cost.
• Employee Meal Discount – Enjoy 20% off meals while at work.
• Free Starbucks Coffee – Fuel up with free Starbucks coffee anytime!
• Exclusive Employee Discount Program – Save big on travel, electronics, entertainment, and more!
• Retirement Plan with Matching – Save for the future with a retirement plan offering 4%-10% matching contributions.

Royal Oaks Awards:

2024 Senior Care's Best Places to Work from WeCare Connect 

2022 ICAA NuStep Beacon Award / Top 25 'Best in Wellness' Senior Living Communities in North America-2021 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), GOLD AWARD - Category 55+ Design Awards / Best Service Enriched Community on the Boards Inspirata Pointe at Royal Oaks 

Disclaimer: This job posting is intended as a general summary of duties and responsibilities. A comprehensive job description is available upon request.