Grounds Keeper-Year Round

Graceworks; Centerville (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Extended Illness Benefit

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee Assistance Program

Success Coach

Job summary

Graceworks Lutheran Services is seeking a full-time groundskeeper for Bethany Village in Centerville, OH. You will maintain campus grounds through mowing, trimming, pruning, and seasonal planting, keep walkways clean, and respond to weather-related maintenance with on-call availability.

We value reliable, safety-minded individuals who can work outdoors year-round and help create a welcoming, well-kept environment for residents and visitors. Ohio Driver's license required.

Qualifications

• Background in lawn care, landscaping, tree trimming, or related green industry preferred.
• Must be able to perform physically demanding outdoor work in all weather.
• Valid Ohio Driver’s License is required.

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, edge, and maintain campus grounds.
• Care for gardens, trees, shrubs, and landscape beds.
• Remove snow and manage ice on roads and walkways.
• Keep grounds clean and presentable; assist with weekly cottage trash.

Skills

Lawn Care

Landscaping

Snow Removal

Grounds Maintenance

Education

GED or better

High School Diploma or better

Job description

Graceworks Lutheran Services is a not-for-profit organization serving over 2000 older adults and adults with disabilities. We are a leader in offering services and settings that inspire and support a sense of home when people experience challenging and changing circumstances to aging and living with disabilities.

At Bethany Village, we pride ourselves on providing top-of-the-line care to all residents. Our 100-acresis centrally located in the city of Centerville, OH,andfeatures well-appointed living options, situated on our beautifully landscaped grounds.

Graceworks Core Values:

Faithfulness to Christ-As part of the Church, Graceworks Lutheran Services performs its work in response to Jesus Christ and as an extension of his ministry.

Wholeness of Life -Recognizing and valuing the inherent worth of each individual, Graceworks Lutheran Services helps each person experience dignity and the fullest achievable level of physical, mental, emotional, spiritual and vocational ability.

Equality and Justice -Advocating justice, recognizing the equality of all persons when offering services and opportunities for service, and seeking to develop and balance societal resources to serve vulnerable persons who have more intense needs.

Quality of Service –Delivering the highest quality services possible by demonstrating competence, compassion, continuous improvement, innovation and creativity.

Integrity –Demonstrating honesty, integrity, fairness and trustworthiness, ensuring that actions and relationships represent a sincere and balanced expression of organizational values.

Stewardship of Resources – Exercising faithful stewardship of financial resources and physical assets and is responsible and accountable for their proper deployment in the work of ministry.

Full Time

Shift: 7:30am - 4:00pm (Monday – Friday) (some weekends, seasonal overtime, and on call)

Compensation: $15.00-$17.75 per hour - Based on experience

Job Duties:

• Maintain the appearance of our campus through mowing, trimming, edging, and general lawn care.
• Care for gardens, trees, shrubs, and landscape beds through pruning, mulching, watering, weeding, fertilizing, and seasonal planting.
• Help ensure a safe environment by removing snow and controlling ice on roads, driveways, sidewalks, and common areas.
• Keep grounds, walkways, and outdoor gathering spaces clean, attractive, and free of debris.
• Assist with weekly cottage trash removal.
• Respond to weather-related or campus maintenance needs, including occasional on-call evenings and weekends.
• Follow all organizational policies, safety procedures, and privacy requirements.
• Support the team with additional duties that help maintain our community's high standards.

Why join our team?

• Work outdoors and make a visible difference every day.
• Build meaningful connections with residents and coworkers.
• Be part of a team that takes pride in creating a beautiful, welcoming environment.
• Enjoy stable, year-round employment in a mission-driven community.
• Contribute to a setting where seniors can live comfortably, safely, and with dignity.
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Paid time off
• Employee Assistance Program and Success Coach are free resources to help you be successful in all areas of your life
• Health Insurance
• Extended Illness Benefit

We are an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Qualifications

Education

Preferred

GED or better.

High School Diploma or better.

Experience

Preferred

Minimum Qualifications: Valid Ohio Driver’s License. Post offer and annual audiometric testing required with at least an average of 40 db at the frequency range of 1K to 3K in at least one ear required.

Minimum Experience: Background in any facet of the “Green Industry” would be of importance; i.e., lawn service, landscaping, tree trimming, etc.

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