Groundskeeper

The Mather in Tysons; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Mather in Tysons is seeking a Part-Time Groundskeeper to maintain the community's outdoor areas, ensuring cleanliness and safety for residents and visitors. This role involves various tasks such as watering greens, clearing debris, and operating cleaning equipment. Ideal candidates will have a high school degree and knowledge of horticulture, pest control, and basic tools.

Benefits

Generous paid time off (PTO) program

401(k) program with employer match

Wellness Spending Account

Medical, dental, and vision plans

Tuition reimbursement for continuing education

Qualifications

• High school degree required.
• Familiar with basic tools and groundskeeping.
• Knowledge of horticulture and pest control.

Responsibilities

• Waters and maintains greens, clears debris, and removes trash.
• Operates cleaning equipment and maintains cleanliness of outdoor areas.
• Identifies areas for improvement and assists maintenance technicians.

Skills

Knowledge of horticulture

Familiar with basic tools

Pest control knowledge

Education

High school degree

Job description

Creates a positive first impression of the community with regular maintenance of the grounds, paths, walkways, lighting and parking lots. Keep the community clean, beautiful, and free from safety hazards and diseases for the residents, staff, and visitors.

We are seeking a Part-Time Groundskeeper.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Waters and maintains greens, and
• Clears debris, removes trash and maintains drives parking areas and walkways in safe
• Leaf blowing and
• Emptying the trash cans and recycling pickup, and helping to clear and maintain the trash
• Arrange, clean and maintain the condition of the outdoor
• Pressure wash areas on a regularly scheduled
• Clean and maintain the condition of entry ways, patio areas, outdoor lighting and other areas as
• Remove snow and ice as required during inclement weather
• Performs a variety of tasks which provide and maintain the cleanliness and safety of resident rooms and common areas.
• Competently operates various types of cleaning equipment, both mechanical and
• Advises supervisor of situation requiring follow up
• Recognizes unsafe acts or conditions and takes action
• Notifies supervisor when supplies are low and demonstrates responsibility for the conservation of supplies, chemicals, equipment, and utilities.
• Assists Maintenance Technicians as needed.
• Identifies areas for improvement, proposes possible solutions, and participates in data collection and process changes as part of the Quality Assurance Process Improvement process.

QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

Required:

• High school degree or
• Familiar with the operations and maintenance of basic tools and groundskeeping and housekeeping
• Knowledge of horticulture, pest control, and weed

This job description is not necessarily an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, Mather reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

Mather offers a competitive benefits package.*

Team members are eligible for:

• A generous paid time off (PTO) program including vacation days/personal days, sick days, and holidays. This is an “earn-as-you-go” plan that rolls over year to year, offering long- and short-term flexibility.
• A 401(k) program with per pay-period employer match and annual employer contribution (available to those age 21 or better)
• Convenient, subsidized parking (or public transportation for certain locations)
• Wellness Spending Account: up to $300 available annually for Wellness related expenses such as gym memberships, financial planning, etc.

Benefits-eligible team members can take advantage of:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans
• Adoption Assistance Reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
• Extended illness benefits
• Employee wellness programs
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life insurance - free to all team members

*Benefits are subject to change without notice. Benefits details dependent on employment status.

About The Mather:

The Mather is a Life Plan Community in Tysons, Virginia, for those 62 and better that defies expectations of what senior living is supposed to be. More than a luxury residence, The Mather is in an enviable walkable, urban neighborhood, close to the Metro and all the DC area has to offer. Opened in March 2024, The Mather includes 293 independent living apartment homes, as well as assisted living, memory support, and skilled nursing, along with multiple restaurants, a fitness center, art studio, gardens and more.

The Mather is located at 7929 Westpark Drive, Tysons.

About Mather

Based in Evanston, Illinois, Mather is a unique, non-denominational, not-for-profit organization founded in 1941. Dedicated to developing and implementing Ways to Age Well SM , we create programs, places, and residences for today’s young-at-heart older adults. Mather has received a national certification as a Great Place to Work , and has been selected as a Nation’s Best and Brightest in Wellness Award recipient four years in a row.

Mather is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to an inclusive workforce. Candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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