Building and Grounds

Peace Village; Palos Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Peace Village in Palos Park, IL is seeking a Building and Grounds Operative to maintain exterior and interior areas of the campus. The role emphasizes groundskeeping, landscaping repairs, and upkeep of common spaces, with proficiency in outdoor power equipment.

The successful candidate will perform seasonal tasks, assist with maintenance operations, and support resident program setups. A High School Diploma and a valid driver's license are required; groundskeeping and maintenance experience are

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience in groundskeeping and maintenance preferred.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to operate outdoor power equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine groundskeeping: mowing, trimming, pruning, and upkeep of lawns and gardens.
• Operate and maintain outdoor power equipment such as mowers, trimmers, and pressure washers.
• Prepare grounds for installations and seasonal tasks to keep campus attractive.
• Assist with light interior maintenance, including basic plumbing, electrical, carpentry, and paint.
• Inspect exterior structures, sidewalks, and parking areas for safety.
• Support resident moves and event setup with furniture arrangements.
• Follow OSHA safety protocols and maintain documentation of grounds activities.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Power equipment

Irrigation systems

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Drills & Saws

Lawn mowers & edgers

Snow removal equipment

HVAC equipment

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: 10300 VILLAGE CIR DR - PALOS PARK, IL 60464, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: High School/GED, Salary Range: $18.00 - $21.50 Hourly, Travel Percentage: None, Job Shift: Any, Job Category: General Labor, Summary/Objective

The Building and Grounds Operative serves a crucial role within the Maintenance Department and is dedicated to preserving the exterior and interior areas of Peace Village’s campus. The Operative will focus primarily on exterior grounds maintenance, landscaping repairs, and upkeep of common areas while also providing support to maintenance operations as needed. This role requires proficiency in the use of outdoor power equipment and the ability to perform tasks independently. Commitment to exceptional customer service and respect for our resident community is essential.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Perform routine groundskeeping duties, including mowing, trimming, pruning, upkeep of lawns, shrubbery, garden beds, along with exterior cleanup of walkways, patios, and other outdoor common areas and furniture.
• Operate and maintain outdoor power equipment (e.g., lawnmowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, aerial lifts, skid-loaders, pressure washers, and other outdoor equipment).
• Conduct seasonal tasks to maintain clean and attractive grounds, including leaf collection, debris removal, and holiday lighting.
• Prepare grounds for landscape installations, including grass seed bed preparation, sod installation, and planting of shrubs and flowers.
• Reporting and documentation of grounds
• Garbage/recycling collection
• Assist with light to medium interior maintenance, including basic plumbing, electric, light carpentry, paint, staining, and repairs.
• Perform inspections and upkeep of exterior structures, sidewalks, parking areas, and pathways.
• Collaborate with Maintenance and Housekeeping teams to assist with resident moves and the setup/takedown of furniture for resident programs or room rentals and events.
• Conduct routine inspections of outdoor equipment and report any service needs or replacements.
• Conduct basic irrigation repairs and adjustments to ensure proper watering of plants and lawns.
• Material handling and labor support
• Follow all OSHA standards and Peace Village safety protocols to ensure a secure working environment.
• Foster positive relationships with residents and provide responsive customer service to their requests, aligning with Peace Village’s mission and departmental protocols.

Qualifications: Competencies

• Technical skills; background maintenance/ groundskeeping
• Power equipment proficiency
• Familiar with irrigation systems
• Communication proficiency
• Organizational skills
• Teamwork orientation
• Time management
• Exhibits professional behavior
• Customer service skills
• Technology skills

Supervisory Responsibility

This position has no direct staff supervisor responsibilities.

Work Environment

This position operates both indoor and outdoor in various weather conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit, stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms bend, squat, crawl and kneel. The employee must frequently lift and/or move objects up to 35 pounds and occasionally life and/or move objects up to 75 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full time position. This position may be required to work evenings and weekends and occasionally works beyond regular working hours or offset shift hours as necessary to meet the demands of events or weather pressures. This position is involved with residents, families, visitors, staff, etc., under all circumstances and conditions.

Travel

Travel is not required for this position.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Working knowledge of the following equipment/tools: Drills, saws, plumbing equipment, hardware, carpentry equipment, tractor, gardening tools, snow removal equipment, electric and HVAC equipment, & rodder, skid-steer, aerial lift, pressure washers, chain saw, branch chippers, wood splitters, lawn mowers, lawn edgers, and all landscaping related power equipment.
• Grounds keeping experience
• Maintenance experience preferred
• Valid driver’s license

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.