Seasonal Groundskeeper

Frederick Living; Akron, Dayton (OH, OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading community-focused organization is seeking a Seasonal Groundskeeper to maintain the beautiful grounds of their facility. This full-time position involves mowing, planting, and equipment maintenance, ensuring a welcoming environment for residents. Ideal candidates will possess mechanical skills and a commitment to community service.

Benefits

Pet Insurance

Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage

Access to fitness center

Meal discounts

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Familiarity with ground equipment.
• Basic mechanical ability for routine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Performs equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Mows turf areas and plants landscaping.
• Assists with snow removal.

Skills

Mechanical ability

Good judgement

Ability to operate ground equipment

Job description

Seasonal Groundskeeper

Full Time | Days

**Pay Rates Starting at $15/hr**

Maple Farm Nursing Center offers an innovative model of short- and long-term skilled nursing within two warm and welcoming households situated on 66 acres in Akron, PA. Maple Farm, part of Garden Spot Communities, is honored to have been voted one of the BEST small nursing homes in Lancaster County by U.S. & World Report News!

Job Title: Groundskeeper

Status: Seasonal - Full Time Days

Schedule: 7am-3pm

Salary Range: $15/hour

What does Garden Spot Communities offer employees?

• Here is just an example of some of the benefits we offer:
  • Pet Insurance
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Coverage
  • First time homeowners' program
  • Campus perks such as access to the new fitness center, salons, meal discounts and more!

What will I do in this role with Garden Spot?

• Performs equipment maintenance, adjustments, and repairs to include: sharpening mower blades, oil changes, cleaning, belt changes, etc.
• Mows all turf areas.
• Plants trees, shrubs, flowers, bulbs, and seeds turf.
• Spray herbicides and pesticides on turf and bed areas under direct supervision of the supervisor.
• Trims walkways and mulches beds.
• Prunes and trims trees, shrubs, and flowers.
• Assists with snow removal.

What do I need for this role with Garden Spot?

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Familiarity with and the ability to operate all ground equipment.
• Possesses basic mechanical ability to perform routine maintenance.
• Assists with special events or functions that are held on the campus.
• Exercises good judgement, work independently, follow directions well, and cooperate well with others.
• Must be available on an on-call basis through the winter season for snow and ice removal responsibilities.
• Must be willing to work in extreme hot or cold seasonal weather.
• An understanding of and willingness to live out our mission and values, providing compassionate person-centered care to all residents

How is Garden Spot unique?

• Garden Spot Communities is a nonprofit organization with locations in New Holland, Akron, and Zieglerville, PA, offering healing and retirement living at its best!
• We live out our mission daily: Inspired by the life of Jesus, we cultivate vibrant community for purposeful living.
• We prioritize our values: Community, Excellence, Service, Stewardship, Innovation, and Integrity.
• We facilitate abundant opportunities for residents to live with purpose in community.
• We are committed to person-centered care: residents' needs and desires are taken into account first
• We follow a guiding principle: Be Kind. Do Good. Show Love.
• We encourage and equip our team to work hard, have fun, and make a difference!

Before completing an application, please review The Garden Spot Experience HERE to learn more about who we are, what we do and how we do it!

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