Facilities & Grounds Assistant

Resthaven (Holland, Michigan); Netherlands; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Resthaven is a not-for-profit, faith-based organization committed to enriching the lives of older adults. The Facilities & Grounds Assistant role supports both exterior and interior environments on the Resthaven campus, ensuring clean, safe, and welcoming spaces for residents, families, and staff.

Responsibilities include groundskeeping, basic maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry support, with a strong emphasis on safety, compassion, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to operate lawn care and snow-removal equipment.
• Strong communication and compassion when working with older adults.

Responsibilities

• Maintain lawns, gardens, and other landscaping features.
• Plant, water, prune, weed, and maintain greenery seasonally.
• Operate lawn mowers and snow removal equipment safely.
• Assist with seasonal grounds needs and safety of walkways.
• Support basic facility maintenance and housekeeping tasks.
• Assist laundry, room setups, and general facility operations as needed.
• Follow safety procedures and report concerns.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Maintenance basics

Housekeeping

Laundry support

Time management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn care equipment operation

Job description

See Yourself Here. Learn Here. Grow Here. Thrive Here.

Facilities & Grounds Assistant

At Resthaven, we believe care is more than a profession — it’s a calling. Since 1945, we have remained committed to serving older adults with compassion, dignity, excellence, and faith-centered purpose.

As a not-for-profit, faith-based organization, we’re dedicated to enriching lives — both for those we serve and those who serve alongside us. Whether you’re looking to grow your career or find a more supportive and purpose-driven workplace, you’ll find it here. We’ll help you learn, support your success, and surround you with people who believe in service, community, respect, and making a meaningful difference every day.

Pay Range

• $15 - $18

Employment Type

• Full-Time | Monday - Friday | Weekends as Needed

Essential Responsibilities

• Maintain and care for lawns, gardens, trees, shrubs, flowers, and other outdoor landscaping features.
• Plant, water, prune, weed, and maintain landscaping according to seasonal needs.
• Operate lawn mowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, snow blowers, and other groundskeeping equipment safely and effectively.
• Assist with seasonal grounds needs, including leaf and fall cleanup, snow removal, shoveling, salting, and maintaining safe walkways and entrances.
• Assist with basic facility maintenance and general upkeep, including minor repairs, changing light bulbs, replacing filters, moving furniture or equipment, and responding to routine work orders within scope of training.
• Perform routine inspections of indoor and outdoor areas and report maintenance, safety, or repair concerns to the appropriate team member.
• Clean, inspect, and properly store tools, equipment, and supplies after use.
• Assist the Housekeeping team with general cleaning and sanitation of resident, common, and facility areas as needed.
• Assist the Laundry team with collecting, washing, drying, folding, distributing, and organizing linens and other laundry as needed.
• Assist with room setups, furniture moves, deliveries, special events, and other facility support needs.
• Maintain clean, safe, and presentable indoor and outdoor spaces for residents, visitors, and team members.
• Follow established safety procedures, infection prevention practices, and proper equipment and chemical handling guidelines.
• Work independently while managing time effectively and adjusting priorities based on facility needs.
• Maintain a professional, courteous, and service-oriented approach when interacting with residents, families, visitors, and team members.
• Support and adhere to Resthaven policies, procedures, standards, and mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the overall operations and upkeep of the facility.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability and willingness to perform a variety of indoor and outdoor tasks, including groundskeeping, basic maintenance, housekeeping, and laundry support.
• Basic knowledge of hand tools, landscaping equipment, and general facility maintenance practices preferred.
• Ability to safely operate lawn care, groundskeeping, and snow-removal equipment.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, work orders, safety guidelines, and established procedures.
• Ability to identify and report potential maintenance, equipment, or safety concerns.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic computer proficiency, including email, electronic work orders, and Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to work effectively with older adults while demonstrating compassion, dignity, patience, and respect.
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships with residents, families, visitors, and team members.
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to prioritize changing needs.
• Flexibility and willingness to assist across departments when operational needs arise.

Education, Training, Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in both indoor and outdoor environments throughout the Resthaven campus.
• Outdoor duties may involve exposure to varying temperatures, rain, snow, humidity, sunlight, and other seasonal weather conditions.
• Indoor duties may include work in resident areas, common spaces, laundry areas, housekeeping areas, mechanical or maintenance spaces, and other facility locations.
• Moderate noise levels are typical when operating landscaping, maintenance, cleaning, or snow-removal equipment.
• Duties and work locations may vary based on seasonal conditions, resident needs, staffing levels, and operational priorities.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.