Groundskeeper

The Village at Germantown
Germantown, TN, US
Full-time

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance
  • POSITION DESCRIPTION : Under the supervision of the Maintenance Manager, the Landscaper / Groundskeeper is primarily responsible for the daily maintenance of the outside grounds of the campus.

    ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

    1. Application of standard household chemicals, fertilizers, and pesticides while following all recommended safety guidelines and utilizing appropriate PPE (personal protective equipment).

    2. Occasionally, and under the direction of the Maintenance Manager, plant new decorative bushes, flowers, plants, and shrubs.

    3. Maintain the cleanliness of both building and campus exterior on a daily basis, as well as execute weekly, monthly, and seasonal preventative maintenance tasks associated with grounds and equipment.

    4. Pick up and remove trash, debris, and animal waste from grounds and dispose of appropriately on a daily basis.

    5. Remove snow in winter conditions and keep outdoor areas safe during inclement weather, including but not limited to spreading de-icer on walkways and steps.

    6. Contact the appropriate maintenance technician or manager for maintenance and landscaping tasks which cannot be performed by the landscaper / groundskeeper alone, or need to be performed by one of our contact services.

    7. Must have a genuine interest in geriatric care and must believe in and uphold the philosophy of The Village at Germantown.

    8. May be assigned miscellaneous and other special duties as needed.

    SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, CERTIFICATIONS, AND LICENSING :

    1. Must possess and exhibit knowledge of appropriate lawn care, the ability to operate hand and power tools and equipment, and read common measuring instruments.

    2. Must possess and exhibit a strong positive attitude towards customer service.

    3. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and communication skills.

    4. Ability to cope and resolve routine problems in a calm and appropriate manner.

    5. Ability to know when to refer problems to upper level supervision.

    EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS :

    1. High school education required.

    2. Position requires 2 to 3 years of hands-on lawn care experience.

    PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

    1. Requires constant standing and walking with frequent lifting and / or carrying objects in excess of 50 pounds.

    2. Ability to climb ladders.

    3. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions, year round.

    4. Requires limited application of manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination necessary for the handling and operation of common lawn equipment and materials.

    The Village at Germantown is an equal opportunity employer.

    30+ days ago
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