Grounds and Landscaping Worker

thevillageil; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegria Village in Dearborn, MI, is seeking a dependable Groundskeeper to maintain our year-round grounds across a senior living campus.

This hands-on role covers mowing, pruning, seasonal cleanup, snow removal, salting, and safety checks to create a clean, attractive, and safe environment for residents, staff, and visitors. The ideal candidate enjoys outdoor work, takes pride in detail, and can operate landscaping equipment with care.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, or lawn care preferred.
• Ability to safely operate mowing, trimming, blowing, and snow removal equipment.
• Ability to work independently and manage daily tasks with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a well-kept property.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Mow and maintain lawns across the campus.
• Trim and maintain trees, shrubs, hedges, and landscaping.
• Weed flower beds and outdoor spaces; water plants as needed.
• Maintain appearance of lawns, gardens, walkways and common areas.
• Operate landscaping equipment safely and perform routine inspections.
• Remove litter and debris; assist with planting and seasonal projects.
• Follow safety procedures when operating equipment near residents and staff.

Skills

Lawn mowing

Tree care

Seasonal cleanup

Snow removal

Grounds maintenance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn mowers

Trimmers

Blowers

Snow removal equipment

Job description

Groundskeeper – Senior Living Community

Allegria Village is a senior living community in Dearborn offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Skilled Nursing services on one connected campus.

We are seeking a dependable, hardworking, and detail-oriented Groundskeeper to help maintain the beauty, cleanliness, and safety of our campus throughout the year.

This is a year-round position offering the opportunity to work outdoors and maintain our grounds in every season. Responsibilities include landscaping, seasonal clean-up, snow removal, salting, and general grounds maintenance.

The ideal candidate takes pride in their work, enjoys working outdoors, and understands the importance of creating a clean, attractive, and safe environment for our residents, staff, and visitors. If you enjoy hands-on work and want to make a positive difference in a welcoming senior living community, we would love to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

Spring & Summer Groundskeeping

• Mow and maintain lawns throughout the campus.

• Trim and maintain trees, shrubs, hedges, and other landscaping.

• Weed flower beds, landscaped areas, sidewalks, and other outdoor spaces.

• Water plants, flowers, trees, and landscaping as needed.

• Maintain the overall appearance and condition of lawns, gardens, walkways, and common outdoor areas.

• Perform regular grounds inspections and address areas requiring attention.

• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment, including lawn mowers, trimmers, blowers, and other groundskeeping tools.

• Remove litter, branches, leaves, and other debris from the property.

• Assist with planting, seasonal flowers, mulch, and other landscaping projects as needed.

Fall Grounds Maintenance

• Perform seasonal fall clean-up throughout the campus.

• Remove and dispose of leaves, branches, and other accumulated debris.

• Maintain lawns, landscaping, sidewalks, and outdoor areas as the seasons change.

• Prepare landscaping and grounds for the winter season.

Winter Grounds Maintenance

• Perform snow and ice removal from sidewalks, entrances, driveways, and other designated areas.

• Operate snow removal equipment, including snow plows and other applicable equipment.

• Apply salt and other ice-melting products to sidewalks, roadways, and high-traffic areas as needed.

• Monitor campus grounds during winter weather and respond to changing conditions to help maintain safe walkways and access for residents, staff, and visitors.

• Assist with winter weather preparation and clean-up as needed.

Additional Responsibilities

• Conduct routine daily rounds of the campus to identify areas that require cleaning, maintenance, or attention.

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work area.

• Properly use, clean, and store landscaping equipment, tools, and supplies.

• Report damaged trees, landscaping, irrigation, sidewalks, pavement, or other outdoor concerns to the appropriate supervisor.

• Follow all safety procedures when operating equipment and working around residents, staff, vehicles, and pedestrians.

• Perform other groundskeeping duties and seasonal projects as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Previous experience in groundskeeping, landscaping, lawn care, or a related field preferred.

• Ability to safely operate lawn mowers, trimmers, blowers, snow removal equipment, and other groundskeeping tools.

• Ability to work independently and manage daily tasks with minimal supervision.

• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a well-kept property.

• Ability to work outdoors for extended periods in varying weather conditions, including heat, rain, cold, and snow.

• Ability to perform physically demanding work, including lifting, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, standing, and walking for extended periods.

• Dependable and willing to work as part of a team.

• Strong communication and time-management skills.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

• At least 1 year of groundskeeping, landscaping, or related experience preferred.

• Valid driver's license required; must be able to safely operate company vehicles and groundskeeping equipment.

• Ability to work during inclement weather, including snow and ice events.

• Ability to pass a background check as a condition of employment.

Join Our Team

If you enjoy working outdoors, take pride in maintaining beautiful and well-kept grounds, and are looking for a year-round position rather than seasonal landscaping work, we'd love to meet you.

At Allegria Village, your work directly contributes to creating a safe, welcoming, and enjoyable environment for the residents who call our community home.