Groundskeeper

The Village At Germantown; Germantown (TN); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

The Village At Germantown is seeking a Landscaper/Groundskeeper responsible for maintaining the campus grounds. Key duties include daily upkeep, applying chemicals safely, and maintaining cleanliness throughout the campus.

The ideal candidate will have a high school education and 2-3 years of relevant lawn care experience. Strong customer service skills and the ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions are essential. Join us in creating a welcoming environment for our residents.

Qualifications

• 2 to 3 years of hands-on lawn care experience required.
• Ability to operate hand and power tools and read measuring instruments.
• Must have strong positive attitude towards customer service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily maintenance of outside grounds.
• Apply household chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides safely.
• Maintain cleanliness and execute preventative maintenance tasks.
• Pick up trash, debris, and animal waste daily.
• Remove snow and keep outdoor areas safe during winter.

Skills

Lawn care knowledge

Customer service attitude

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving ability

Tool operation skills

Education

High school education

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the Landscaper/ Groundskeeper is primarily responsible for the daily maintenance of the outside grounds of the campus.

Essentials Functions

• Application of standard household chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides while following all recommended safety guidelines and utilizing appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment).
• Occasionally, and under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, plant new decorative bushes, flowers, plants, and shrubs.
• Maintain the cleanliness of both building and campus exterior on a daily basis, as well as execute weekly, monthly, and seasonal preventative maintenance tasks associated with grounds and equipment.
• Pick up and remove trash, debris, and animal waste from grounds and dispose of appropriately on a daily basis.
• Remove snow in winter conditions and keep outdoor areas safe during inclement weather, including but not limited to spreading de‑icer on walkways and steps.
• Contact the appropriate maintenance technician or manager for maintenance and landscaping tasks which cannot be performed by the landscaper/groundskeeper alone, or need to be performed by one of our contact services.
• Must have a genuine interest in geriatric care and must believe in and uphold the philosophy of The Village at Germantown.
• May be assigned miscellaneous and other special duties as needed.

Skills, Knowledge, Certifications, and Licensing

• Must possess and exhibit knowledge of appropriate lawn care, the ability to operate hand and power tools and equipment, and read common measuring instruments.
• Must possess and exhibit a strong positive attitude towards customer service.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.
• Ability to cope and resolve routine problems in a calm and appropriate manner.
• Ability to know when to refer problems to upper level supervision.

Experience and Educational Requirements

• High school education required.
• Position requires 2 to 3 years of hands‑on lawn care experience.

Physical Requirements

• Requires constant standing and walking with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects in excess of 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders.
• Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions, year round.
• Requires limited application of manual dexterity and eye‑hand coordination necessary for the handling and operation of common lawn equipment and materials.