Grounds Maintenance Specialist

Deercreekseniorliving; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Deercreekseniorliving in Abilene, Texas, is seeking a committed Grounds Maintenance Specialist to maintain our beautiful 29-acre senior living property. This pivotal role involves various landscape tasks including mowing, edging, and irrigation maintenance, ensuring our community remains a welcoming environment.

The ideal candidate has prior experience in building maintenance and groundskeeping, along with a valid driver's license and a courteous attitude. If you align with our CAPLICO core values, we encourage you to apply and join our compassionate team.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in building maintenance.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license; clean driving record.
• Experience in groundskeeping and irrigation.

Responsibilities

• Maintain 29 acres of senior living property.
• Perform mowing, edging, and shrub/tree trimming.
• Respond to maintenance emergencies outside regular hours.

Skills

Self-supervising

Safety awareness

Positive attitude

Job description

Our senior living community is currently seeking a Grounds Maintenance Specialist to join our team of dedicated professionals who want to make a difference in the lives of our residents, their families and our community. We are guided by our CAPLICO Core Values: Celebration, Accountability, Passion for Learning, Love One Another, Intelligent Risk Taking, Customer Second (Employee First!), Ownership. If these core values resonate deeply with your own moral compass and you meet the requirements below, then you should apply.

About the Opportunity

The Grounds Maintenance Specialist maintains 29 acres of senior living property including mowing, edging, shrub and tree trimming, and irrigation maintenance. Performs most tasks independently with occasional assistance of outside vendor. Is available to respond to maintenance emergencies that may arise outside of regular working hours.

Critical Success Factors

• Practices good safety awareness and follows safety procedures, including infection control measures where applicable.
• Ability to be self‑supervising and self‑motivating.
• Able to set priorities and complete tasks in a timely manner.
• Must demonstrate a positive, courteous and respectful attitude to residents, families, staff and visitors.

Minimum Qualifications

• Prior experience in building maintenance.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license; must have a clean driving record with no major violations.
• Must have prior experience in groundskeeping.
• Must have prior experience in irrigation.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.