Lead Landscape Technician | Full Time

Are you the kind of landscaper who owns the seasons—not just spring and summer?

From turf health and plant care to snow and ice response, you keep outdoor spaces safe, polished, and guest-ready.
If you’re motivated by visible impact and year-round readiness across our campus, step into our Lead Landscape Technician role and help set the standard for a campus that’s always at its best.

Join a team where your expertise shapes the quality, safety, and visual appeal of our outdoor environment. You’ll maintain and enhance Frasier’s grounds using sustainable practices, ensuring an inviting, healthy, and safe campus year‑round.

WHO WE ARE

As a nonprofit 501(c)(3) Life Plan retirement community rooted in Boulder since 1960, Frasier is on a mission: to build community that inspires and celebrates life.

What makes us stand out? Our values-based culture. We foster community, cultivate curiosity, inspire excellence, and lead with respect and accountability in every interaction.

OUR INVESTMENT IN YOU

Pay Range: $25.60 – $32.43 per hour based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 6:30am–3:00pm
Seasonal flexibility is required for snow removal and weather-driven priorities.

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and accepted until February 28, 2026, or until the position is filled

Comprehensive Benefits That Wow

We’ve got you covered – Frasier pays 83% of Health, Dental & Vision premiums for Full‑Time Team Members
Grow your future – 401(k) with 100% match on the first 5%

• Security you can count on – Employer-paid Disability & Life Insurance


• Recharge and refresh – Generous PTO, up to 18 days/year


• Invest in yourself – Tuition reimbursement up to $5,250 annually

Perks That Elevate Your Lifestyle

• On-site fitness center at no cost


• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)


• YMCA membership for just $10/month


• Free EcoPass (Bus Pass) for full-time team members

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Make an impact, daily — support nearly 500 residents in living vibrant lives.


• Grow here — training + real advancement.


• Belong here — join a collaborative, inclusive community.


• Be inspired — work in beautiful Boulder with mountain views that uplift your day.

WHAT YOU’LL OWN

Turf Maintenance

• Oversee turf health through aeration, overseeding, topdressing, and fertilization.


• Monitor for pests, weeds, and disease; arrange organic or approved treatments.


• Supervise contractors and POC for turf-related work.

Landscape & Seasonal Grounds Care

• Serve as the primary owner of campus grounds year-round.


• Maintain beds, perennials, and shrubs through pruning, trimming, and deadheading.


• Apply organic fertilizers, soil amendments, and compost tea.


• Design and maintain visually appealing, healthy plant arrangements.


• Support irrigation inspection, adjustment, and seasonal startup/winterization.


• Maintain walkways, hardscape, and landscaped features free of debris.

Snow & Ice Management

• Clear snow from sidewalks, paths, and pedestrian areas.


• Apply ice‑control products and support snow‑equipment mobilization.


• Respond promptly to changing conditions to ensure safe access.

Equipment & Safety

• Safely operate and maintain mowers, trimmers, blowers, snow equipment, and other tools.


• Follow safety protocols and report damaged equipment or hazards promptly.

Resident & Staff Support

• Provide excellent customer service when responding to landscaping or snow-related concerns.


• Coordinate with resident groups on approved grounds-related requests.

WHAT YOU KNOW AND HAVE EXPERIENCED

Skills

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality landscape maintenance.


• Ability to operate landscaping and snow‑removal equipment safely and efficiently.


• Excellent customer service and communication skills.


• Ability to work outdoors year-round in heat, cold, snow, and ice.


• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physically demanding tasks.

Knowledge

• Horticultural principles, turf management, and plant health care.


• Irrigation inspection, adjustment, and seasonal maintenance.


• Organic and sustainable lawn/garden practices.


• Snow and ice management techniques.

Experience

• Minimum 2 years of landscaping, gardening, or grounds maintenance.


• Valid driver’s license and clean MVR.


• Preferred: irrigation experience, pesticide certification, arborist training.

YOU’LL BE A GREAT FIT

• Take pride in keeping outdoor spaces safe, beautiful, and well-maintained.


• Stay calm, organized, and solutions-focused as priorities shift with the seasons.


• Communicate clearly with residents, teammates, and contractors.


• Take initiative, work independently, and know when to escalate issues.


• Prioritize safety and follow established procedures.


• Contribute positively to a collaborative, mission-driven team environment.

WHAT WE DO

Frasier offers a vibrant, upscale lifestyle for seniors, with a full continuum of care—independent living, assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing—in a hospitality-driven setting. Our beautifully maintained grounds play an essential role in creating a community that feels welcoming, restorative, and resort-like

EEOC

(Company) is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. We actively work to create reasonable accommodations to ensure our employees can successfully meet the requirements of their job roles. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences.