Groundskeeper

Luthercare; Columbia (PA); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily pay option

Benefits package

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Luthercare is seeking a part-time Groundskeeper for Saint John’s Herr Estate in Columbia, PA. You will maintain attractive, safe grounds, operate basic tools, and support maintenance tasks for residents and staff.

The role emphasizes physical tasks, safety, and strong customer service as part of a compassionate, not-for-profit senior care environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• PA pesticide applicator license required.
• Valid PA driver’s license required.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, fertilize, and perform general grounds maintenance.
• Maintain grounds equipment and perform basic repairs.
• Handle snow removal and treat slippery surfaces.
• Provide courteous resident interactions and customer service.
• Assist Maintenance with routine upkeep and repairs as needed.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Customer service

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

PA pesticide applicator license

Valid PA driver’s license

Job description

Groundskeeper

When you are part of our team, you do work that matters! Groundskeepers are essential to keeping our community well-maintained, safe, and comfortable for our residents. Joining the Luthercare team can be a deeply fulfilling career choice for compassionate individuals who enjoy building meaningful relationships with older adults and their families and who may be looking for opportunities to grow in their career. Plus, you’ll join a team of dedicated professionals who want to provide the best customer service and care to our residents.

We’re currently seeking a Groundskeeper to join our team at Saint John's Herr Estate a Luthercare community in Columbia, PA. This is a PT, 32 hours bi-weekly position; the schedule would be based on availability of hours.

We believe that a happy and fulfilled team is key to providing the best possible care, which is why we offer a variety of benefits that promote work-life balance. As a team member, you receive afantastic benefits package that includes a daily pay option to ensure that you have access to your hard-earned wages when you need them. We also offer generous paid time off, employee assistance programs for mental health and personal support, access to our campus gym and pool, discounts to our Luthercare for Kids childcare centers, and opportunities for career growth, advancement, and continuing education, including tuition reimbursement and scholarships. You also receive a 20% discount on all meals at our on-campus restaurants.

WHAT YOU DO:

As a Groundskeeper at Luther Acres, you’re an integral part of ensuring our grounds are attractive, well-maintained, and safe for our residents. You’ll do this in a variety of ways, including:

• Utilizing basic horticulture and landscaping skills, along with both hand- and powered-tools and equipment, to perform a wide variety of grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, and fertilizing.
• Utilizing basic mechanical skills and tools for maintaining ground maintenance equipment.
• Performing snow removal tasks and treating slippery or hazardous surfaces.
• Using good customer service skills during daily interactions with residents.
• Assisting Maintenance Department with basic repairs and/or routine maintenance, as needed.

ABOUT ST. JOHN’S HERR ESTATE:

At St. John’s Herr Estate, located at 200 Luther Lane in Columbia, older adults enjoy a healthy, active retirement while living in our maintenance-free independent living cottages and apartments, with resort-style amenities and a full range of services. St. John’s Herr Estate also features on-site Personal Care for residents who need a little help and support to remain living as independently as possible. The community is part of Luthercare, which is a not-for-profit, faith-based, and mission-driven organization based in Lititz, Pa. St. John’s Herr Estate residents have access to Luthercare’s network of services through its full continuum of care within two communities in Lancaster County.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

• A valid driver’s license issued by the PA Department of Transportation.
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and vocational or on-the-job training for this position.
• Valid PA pesticide applicator license.
• One (1) year of experience performing basic custodial duties.
• Ability to lift and move up to sixty (60) pounds.
• Basic computer skills.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity. Luthercare is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free, healthy, safe workplace for all team members.