Grounds Mechanic

Westminster Canterbury Richmond; Richmond (VA); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 33.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Comprehensive benefits: health, vision

Dental and life insurance

Short/long-term disability insurance

PTO and educational assistance

On-site amenities

Descripción de la vacante

Westminster Canterbury Richmond is seeking a Grounds Mechanic to assist the Horticultural Coordinator with campus grounds maintenance. The role supports residents and families, contributing to a high standard of service in a senior living community.

The position offers full-time daytime hours, competitive benefits, and opportunities for ongoing education and professional development within a faith-based, mission-driven environment.

Formación

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• One to two years directly related work experience preferred.
• Experience working with seniors is desirable.
• OSHA Certification is a plus.

Responsabilidades

• Maintain cleanliness of facilities and grounds (lawns, trees, shrubs, parking lots).
• Perform light preventative maintenance on equipment and components.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations.
• Complete light maintenance tasks inside and on grounds.
• Provide trash removal from resident homes when required.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Customer service

Communication

Team collaboration

Self-motivation

Educación

High School Diploma or equivalent

Descripción del empleo

Brief Description

At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!

• Gated community with 24-hour security and free covered parking!
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance and company paid short/long term disability insurance
• Financial Wellness: Access your earnings ahead of pay day with Branch; save for your future with our 403(b)-tax deferred retirement savings plan offering company match and eligibility for additional annual core contribution to your retirement savings; HSA/FSA tax-advantaged accounts to save or spend on healthcare and eligible expenses; PTO Sell Back benefit.
• Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees!
• Work Life Balance: Full time/Day hours! (or Part time/shift hours!)
• Total Wellness support for the mind, body and spirit through our Employee Assistance Program, employee fitness and onsite wellness offerings and pastoral care programming and support.
• On-Site Amenities! Including a fitness center with pool and group fitness classes, on-site banking, employee dining room, coffee shop and salon.
• Award-winning Child Development Center offering early childhood education and care for infants through school-age programs with waitlist priority and a generous employee discount for both full and part-time employees!
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition scholarship opportunities for full-time, part-time and PRN employees!

Brief Description

At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other!

• Gated community with 24-hour security and free covered parking!
• A comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance and company paid short/long term disability insurance
• Financial Wellness: Access your earnings ahead of pay day with Branch; save for your future with our 403(b)-tax deferred retirement savings plan offering company match and eligibility for additional annual core contribution to your retirement savings; HSA/FSA tax-advantaged accounts to save or spend on healthcare and eligible expenses; PTO Sell Back benefit.
• Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees!
• Work Life Balance: Full time/Day hours! (or Part time/shift hours!)
• Total Wellness support for the mind, body and spirit through our Employee Assistance Program, employee fitness and onsite wellness offerings and pastoral care programming and support.
• On-Site Amenities! Including a fitness center with pool and group fitness classes, on-site banking, employee dining room, coffee shop and salon.
• Award-winning Child Development Center offering early childhood education and care for infants through school-age programs with waitlist priority and a generous employee discount for both full and part-time employees!
• Educational Assistance: We support your continuing education and career advancement by offering tuition scholarship opportunities for full-time, part-time and PRN employees!

The hiring range for this position is $18.14 to $23.80. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.

The Grounds Mechanic will assist the Horticultural Coordinator in providing grounds maintenance for the campus while providing a high level of quality and service delivery to residents, family and guests.

Shift(s)

Full Time 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday-Friday and weekend rotational on-call duties possible.

Requirements

MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Maintain the cleanliness of the facilities and grounds by providing the necessary care for lawns, trees, shrubs, parking lots and roadways in accordance with WCR policies and procedures
• Perform light preventative maintenance on all equipment and components
• Follow all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments
• Complete light maintenance tasks as assigned on grounds as well as inside structures
• Provide trash removal duties from resident homes as required
• Additional duties as assigned

Equipment

• Ladders, shovels and rakes (small hand tools)
• Vehicles (truck, gator, golf cart, tractor)
• Lawn equipment (mowers, leaf blowers, edgers, snow blowers and other, snow removal equipment)
• Gardening tools (trimmers, chain saws, tillers)
• Baling and compacting equipment

Physical Requirements

• Extensive periods of physical activity
• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance
• Ability to push/pull up to 25 pounds unassisted
• Ability to climb a ladder
• Ability to push a lawn mower , snow blower or wheelbarrow
• Ability to shovel snow, rake leaves
• Ability to work in all weather conditions

Required Knowledge, Skills And Ability

• Ability to communicate effectively; to collaborate with team members and other departments
• Ability to read work assignments and to communicate with residents/staff through verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work with or without direct supervision
• Ability to operate equipment and small tools safely

Desired Knowledge, Skills And Ability

• OSHA Certification
• Valid Driver’s License in the State of Virginia with a minimum age 21 to drive for the organization

Required Education And Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalency or combination of education and experience to fulfill requirements and essential duties of the position
• One to two years directly related work experience

Desired Education And Experience

• Experience working with seniors
• Previous healthcare experience

Required Behavioral Competencies

• Exceptional customer service skills and the desire to work in an environment with high standards and expectations
• Caring and compassion to residents, families, staff and guests
• Dedication and compliance with attendance policies
• Ability to take the initiative, a self starter
• Personal effectiveness
• Is visible and accessible to customers

Summary

Westminster Canterbury Richmond opened in 1975 and is a premier continuing care retirement community known for its tradition of service excellence and as a leader in senior services. Our staff is a diverse group of approximately 700 professionals who are committed to supporting our community and upholding the mission and values of the organization.

The Westminster Canterbury Richmond community is home to approximately 1,000 senior adults. Our community offers a vibrant lifestyle, engaging activities, and exceptional services and amenities and brings together cultural opportunities, generous-spirited people, and carefree living options. Westminster Canterbury Richmond is also home to an onsite Child Development Center that offers intergenerational programming between residents and the children that attend the center.

Each person who is a part of the Westminster Canterbury team plays a critical role in making a difference in the lives of those whom we serve. At Westminster Canterbury Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact every day.

If you want to work in an organization that is faith-based and mission-driven, provides the highest level of care and makes a difference in people's lives, consider a career at Westminster Canterbury Richmond!

Westminster Canterbury is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to fostering an inclusive environment for all employees.