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We are looking for a Groundskeeper to join our team and make our community's surroundings beautiful. Our Groundskeeper will have many tools at their disposal for optimal maintenance. They should be able to keep up the appearance of our outdoor areas by keeping lawns manicured, hedges trimmed, and pathways clear of debris. The Groundskeeper’s responsibilities include maintaining site landscaping; fertilizing lawns, trees, and shrubs. They also trim hedges or bushes to keep them looking neat throughout the year. Ultimately, you will work outside independently to ensure our outdoor areas maintain a professional appearance for guests and employees to enjoy.

$15 - $16 hourly wage

Shift Details:

Monday - Friday, 8 hours a day, adjusted as needed based on daylight, temperatures, etc.

Responsibilities

+ Inspects and maintains grounds on a daily basis

+ Prepare outdoor areas for various weather conditions

+ Weatherproof areas, cover outdoor furniture with tarps, tie down unsecured items

+ Ensures that sprinklers are in working order and scheduled appropriately

+ Manages and performs snow and ice removal duties for walkways and entrances throughout the grounds

+ Maintain gardens and lawns, including planting, fertilizing, weeding, soil conditioning, mulching, and applying pesticides

+ Manages other safety measures such as the use of ice/snow-melting chemicals, and clearing roads and parking areas

+ Operate and maintain garden and landscaping equipment

+ Recommends repairs to outside furniture, fences, and signs, as necessary

Requirements

+ Proven work experience as a Groundskeeper or similar role

+ Familiarity with sprinkler systems and other landscaping equipment

+ Knowledge of gardening techniques

+ Knowledge of gardening products such as fertilizers and pesticides

+ Physical stamina and the ability to stand for long periods

+ Ability to work in extreme conditions

Benefits

University Village offers a comprehensive benefits package including up to 22 days of paid time off for full-time employees, low cost health, vision and dental offerings, healthcare spending and reimbursement account, company sponsored life insurance, optional short term and long term disability insurance, 401k with company match, education assistance, free meals for employees, and much more!