Groundskeeper

Friendship Village Retirement Community; Waterloo (IA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision

Company paid life insurance

Disability insurance

401k retirement

PTO (Paid Time Off)

Paid holidays after 30 days

Job summary

Friendship Village Retirement Community in Waterloo, IA is hiring a full-time Groundskeeper to join our Maintenance team. You will perform general grounds maintenance, tree trimming, lawn care, snow removal, and assist with building upkeep for our senior residents.

Hours are 7:30 am to 4:00 pm, Monday to Friday with rotating weekend coverage; 365 days a year operations require flexibility, including weekends or holidays on an on-call basis.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Prior grounds keeping experience required.
• Able to operate landscaping equipment safely.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Physical ability to perform tasks in all weather and lift up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform tree trimming, lawn care, snow removal, and other landscaping duties.
• Assist with maintenance of buildings and apartments for residents.
• Collaborate with Maintenance team to support residents and guests.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Equipment operation

Communication skills

Teamwork

Physical stamina

Job description

Groundskeeper

Come work for the Best Employer in the Cedar Valley.

Friendship Village is seeking a Full Time Groundskeeper to work with our Maintenance team preforming general grounds maintenance and some maintenance and upkeep on buildings and apartments for our senior residents. As a Groundskeeper you will be responsible for tree trimming, lawn care, snow removal, other landscaping duties and general building maintenance.

Friendship Village has built a workplace that cultivates creativeness, productivity, and enhances learning in a fun and energetic environment. We are looking for employees that are hardworking, dependable, caring individuals who are dedicated to going the extra mile in everything they do. We want only those who practice open and honest communication and build trust in one another. At Friendship Village Retirement Community we look to hire the best of the best and those who are dedicated to going the extra mile.

Working Hours:

Hours will vary depending on the season but primary hours are 7:30 am - 4:00 pm Monday to Friday with rotating weekend coverage. Our facilities are open 365 days a year, so candidates must be flexible and willing to work any hours including weekends or holidays on an on-call basis as needed.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Prior grounds keeping experience required

• Able to safely operate landscaping equipment without restrictions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Residents, Staff and Guests.
• Ability to communicate effectively
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Work involves moderate to heavy work in all types of weather. There is a frequent need to stand, stop, walk, lift heavy objects (up to 100 pounds) and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday.

Benefits - available to employees working 25 hours or more a week:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Company paid and voluntary life insurance
• Short and long term disability
• Critical care, accident and hospitalization supplement insurance
• Flex spending accounts
• PTO Paid Time off
• Paid holidays after 30 days
• 401k retirement

Additional benefits - available to all employees:

• HIVE - FREE Employee Wellness Center/Gym
• Onsite Childcare Center with discount for employees
• Continuing Education opportunities
• Employee Pantry
• 2.5 more times pay for working holidays

Friendship Village is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected class.