Groundskeeper

Plymouth Place Senior Living; La Grange Park (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Plymouth Place Senior Living is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the landscape around the Main Building, Maintenance garage and parking areas. The role requires trimming, planting, weeding and general grounds care on a Tue-Sat shift from 7:30 A.M. to 4 P.M.

Responsibilities include snow/ice removal, gutter cleaning, event setup and daily campus upkeep. A high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license are required, with a strong emphasis on safety and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED.
• Strong time-management and organizational skills required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate in English with residents and staff.
• Familiarity with safe operation of hand and power tools and equipment.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Trim shrubs, bushes and ornamental trees around the Main Building and campus.
• Plant and water flowers following grower recommendations.
• Weed and maintain planting beds weekly.
• Water turf areas and newly seeded/sod areas as needed.
• Keep campus clean by picking up debris daily.
• General policing of grounds to preserve appearance.
• Assist in snow/ice removal and salt application.
• Clean gutters and assist with furniture/equipment setup for events.
• Follow Plymouth Place policies and attend trainings as required.

Skills

Time management

Aesthetic grounds knowledge

Safe operation of tools

Organizational skills

English communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Valid driver’s license

Job description

Description There are lots of places you could work, right? But if you’re looking for a career you love in a community that is committed to supporting you, look no further than Plymouth Place™.

Description There are lots of places you could work, right? But if you’re looking for a career you love in a community that is committed to supporting you, look no further than Plymouth Place™. As a three‑time Certified Great Place to Work®, we are serious about creating a strong, opportunity-rich culture driven by a mission to provide an exceptional lifestyle for our residents. Here, you never work alone. You have a team working alongside you, a team that cares just as much about how you’re doing as what you’re doing. And we make your safety and well-being our priority—with vaccinated staff and residents, rest assured we stand by this commitment.

Learn about Plymouth Place Benefit Packet offered to all Full-Time Employees: 2026 Benefit Guide here

We’re Hiring a Groundskeeper!

Shift

Tuesday - Saturday: 7:30 A.M. - 4 P.M.

Job Summary

Responsible for cleaning, maintaining the landscape around the Main Building, Maintenance garage and parking areas. General clean up around entire site.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee will apply skills to ensure Person Centered Care as exhibited through our Pillars of Excellence:

PEOPLE

STEWARDSHIP

SERVICE

QUALITY

GROWTH

• Trim shrubs, bushes, ornamental trees, in planting areas around the Main Building, in accordance with accepted horticultural standards.
• Plant and water flowers around Main Building in accordance with the grower’s recommendations.
• Weed, cultivate and maintain planting beds around the Main Building on a weekly basis.
• Water existing turf areas, as well as newly seeded and sod areas around entire campus in accordance with the specific grass species requirements.
• Pick-up and dispose of papers, leaves, sticks and limbs from curbs, gutters and storm inlets on daily basis.
• Conduct general pick-up and policing of campus grounds to preserve the aesthetic appearance of the property on a daily basis.
• Participate in the removal of snow and ice and application of salt to roads and walks.
• Clean cottage gutters in a safe and expeditious manner.
• Assist in the assembly and relocation of furniture and equipment in a safe and expeditious manner and per manufacturer’s recommendations.
• Set-up and breakdown of furniture and equipment for meetings and special events in a safe and expeditious manner.
• Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all Plymouth Place policies and procedures.
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.
• Attends in-service and education programs.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Required

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Familiarity of building and grounds aesthetic for a facility.
• Knowledge of safe operation of hand and power tools and other power equipment per manufacturer’s recommendations and in accordance with the safety program.
• Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, families, and employees.

Requirements

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
• Valid driver's license required
• Must be at least 18 years old

Plymouth Place is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E‑Verify compliant Employer