Groundskeeper: Maintain a 30+ Acre Senior Campus

Green-Hills; Ames (IA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Scholarships and Educational Support

Reward Points program

Comprehensive benefits

Employee committees

Uniform allowances

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Green Hills is seeking a hospitality-minded Groundskeeper to maintain 30+ acres and support landscape operations in Ames, IA. The role emphasizes turf care, seasonal snow removal, and safe, well-kept grounds for residents and visitors.

The position is full-time with a pay rate of $18.50/hour, reflecting the hands-on responsibilities and on-site nature of work in the senior living campus environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write, and perform simple math.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Able to pass motor vehicle register checks, pre-employment drug screen, and criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Assists with turf maintenance (mowing, edging, and trimming) including shrubs, trees, and flowers.
• Winter months: snow/ice removal, on-call and varied hours.
• Grounds and walkways must be well-groomed and free of trash, debris, hazards.
• Operate equipment with/without attachments, including tillers, hole diggers, and snow plows.

Skills

Reading

Writing

Math

Follow instructions

Job description

Green Hills is seeking a hospitality-minded Groundskeeper to maintain 30+ acres and support landscape operations in Ames, IA. The role emphasizes turf care, seasonal snow removal, and safe, well-kept grounds for residents and visitors.

The position is full-time with a pay rate of $18.50/hour, reflecting the hands-on responsibilities and on-site nature of work in the senior living campus environment.