Groundskeeper

Heirlooms for Hospice; Grand Junction (CO); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

UMR Health Insurance

Delta Dental and VSP Vision

Immediate PTO and medical leave accr

Employer-paid life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

403(b) retirement with up to 3% match

Mileage reimbursement

15% employee discount at Spoons Bistro

Job summary

HopeWest is seeking a Groundskeeper in Grand Junction, CO, to maintain outdoor spaces, gardens, and landscapes for patients and visitors. The role runs 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8am-5pm, with a strong focus on safety, plant health, and seasonal stewardship.

Requires a High School Diploma, 3 years in gardening, and a Master Gardener certification or ability to obtain within six months; a Colorado driver’s license is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years in gardening, horticulture, or landscape maintenance required.
• Master Gardener certification required (or ability to obtain within six months).
• Valid Colorado driver’s license and adequate automobile insurance.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and enhance outdoor environments through groundskeeping and landscape maintenance.
• Support campus gardens and collaborate with volunteers to create a welcoming environment for patients, families, staff and visitors.
• Ensure all landscaped areas are safe and visually appealing year-round.

Skills

Horticulture knowledge

Landscape maintenance

Plant care

Pest & disease ID

Irrigation systems

Snow removal

Seasonal planning

Safety focus

Communication with staff/volunteers

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Master Gardener certification

Job description

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Regular Full-Time Full-time Grand Junction, CO, US

25 days ago Requisition ID: 2179

Salary Range: $20.96 To $23.19 Hourly

Groundskeeper – Grand Junction | 40hrs/week Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

JOB SUMMARY:

The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining and enhancing the organization’s outdoor environments through comprehensive groundskeeping, landscape maintenance, and professional horticultural practices. This role ensures all landscaped and hardscape areas are safe, accessible, and visually welcoming year-round, while also providing specialized Master Gardener expertise in garden planning, plant health, and seasonal landscape stewardship. The position supports campus gardens, collaborates with volunteers, and contributes to a well-maintained environment for patients, families, staff, and visitors.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience:Three years in gardening, horticulture, or landscape maintenance required. Experience working with volunteers or providing task guidance is strongly preferred.
• Licenses and Certifications: Master Gardener certification is required (or ability to obtain within six months). Valid Colorado driver’s license and adequate automobile insurance.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong knowledge of horticulture, landscaping, and plant care.
• Ability to identify plant diseases, pests, and nutrient deficiencies.
• Working knowledge of irrigation systems and seasonal watering schedules.
• Experience with snow removal and ice mitigation practices.
• Ability to plan, prioritize, and manage seasonal and weather-driven work independently.
• Strong attention to safety, detail, and campus appearance.
• Effective communication skills when working with staff and volunteers.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Medium Work: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use the hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and push/pull up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work is performed both indoors and outdoors.
• Exposure to environmental conditions, including heat, cold, and uneven terrain.
• Regular use of garden tools and equipment with moving mechanical parts.

Benefits & Perks:

• UMR Health Insurance
• Delta Dental and VSP Vision
• Immediate PTO and medical leave accrual
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) retirement with up to 3% employer match
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related driving
• 15% employee discount at Spoons Bistro & Bakery and Heirlooms

Why HopeWest?

At HopeWest, we believe compassionate care begins with supporting our people. We are committed to building a culture where employees feel valued, connected, and empowered to make a meaningful impact every day.

Together, through creativity, volunteerism, and philanthropy, we change the experiences of aging, illness, and grief — one family at a time.

HopeWest honors our service members and encourages veterans to apply.

This position will remain open until filled.