Lead Groundskeeper & Maintenance Supervisor

The Good Samaritan Home of Quincy; Quincy (IL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO Benefits

Health Insurance

Referral Bonus

Dental

Vision

401K

Employee Assistance Program

Holiday Premium

Discounted Meals for All 3 Shifts

Safety Incentive Bonus

Paid Bereavement

Length of Service Bonus after 1 - 5 y.

Job summary

The Good Samaritan Home of Quincy seeks a Lead Groundskeeper to maintain the campus grounds, facility, and equipment safely and efficiently, supervising the grounds crew to ensure a strong maintenance program in line with all applicable standards.

This full-time role features an 8-hour day shift with weekend rotation and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, a 401K, PTO, and various employee bonuses.

Qualifications

• Must be 25 years old with at least a high school diploma or a GED and/or experience commensurate with the position being offered.
• Must be able to lift loads in excess of 50 lbs. and do hard physical labor including lifting, pulling, stooping, bending, twisting, furniture moving, snow shoveling, and the like.
• Must possess a current driver’s license and meet all Illinois and GSH facility requirements for transporting residents and driving service vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain all yard equipment so that it operates efficiently and safely. This includes minor tune-ups of equipment, oil change, blade sharpening, cleaning of equipment, etc.
• Perform routine ground maintenance.
• Perform snow removal. This includes calling in other employees as needed.
• Mowing and trimming grass, mulch and bag leaves, and remove yard waste throughout the campus. This includes removing weeds where appropriate.
• Trim and prune bushes, trees, and shrubs and makes sure all dead branches are removed.
• Spray for weeds and insects as directed and makes sure all safety guidelines are followed.
• Fertilize, water, and landscape as directed.
• Supervise employees that are assigned to your leadership.
• Receive and follow maintenance instructions from Director of Maintenance in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Respond to building and/or cottage fire alarm system and take appropriate action when the fire alarm system sounds.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Good Samaritan Home of Quincy seeks a Lead Groundskeeper to maintain the campus grounds, facility, and equipment safely and efficiently, supervising the grounds crew to ensure a strong maintenance program in line with all applicable standards.

This full-time role features an 8-hour day shift with weekend rotation and a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, a 401K, PTO, and various employee bonuses.