Groundskeeper

$18.03 - $26.52 (based on years of experience)

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The The Lake Forest Place Team is seeking a dynamic Groundskeeper who will be maintaining the overall appearance, cleanliness, and safety of the Lake Forest Place campus. This position supports a welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors by performing seasonal landscaping, routine grounds maintenance, and assisting with outdoor events or activities as needed. 

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Health Insurance: Medical, Dental & Vision Plans
• Paid Time Off (PTO): With rollover and sellback options
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) with employer match
• Disability Coverage: Long-term and short-term plans
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential support services
• Continuing Education Support: Tuition reimbursement and scholarship programs
• Commuter Benefits: public transportation and mileage reimbursement
• Pet Insurance: Coverage for pet’s health and wellbeing
• Chaplain Counseling: Onsite 24/7 availability for spiritual and emotional support

Wellness:

• Wellhub: Gym benefit for fitness and health
• Onsite Fitness Centers: Convenient access to gym facilities
• Employee Engagement: Organize events to build community
• Financial Counseling: Professional advice for financial wellbeing
• Mentorship Program: Guidance and career development

Position Overview:
The Groundskeeper is responsible for maintaining the overall appearance, cleanliness, and safety of the Lake Forest Place campus. This position supports a welcoming environment for residents, staff, and visitors by performing seasonal landscaping, routine grounds maintenance, and assisting with outdoor events or activities as needed.

Essential Functions:

• Maintain facility grounds, including mowing, trimming, raking, and watering lawns and landscaped areas.

• Perform routine edging of garden beds and walkways to keep borders clean and defined.

• Fertilize soil and landscaped areas to promote healthy plant growth.

• Water flowers, shrubs, and other greenery using irrigation systems or manual methods as needed.

• Prune and trim trees, shrubs, and flower beds to maintain appearance and plant health.

• Keep walkways, driveways, and outdoor areas free from leaves, litter, and other hazards.

• Assist with seasonal landscaping tasks such as planting, mulching, and snow or ice removal.

• Clear assigned areas of snow during winter months to ensure safe access.

• Operate and maintain groundskeeping tools and equipment, such as trimmers, blowers, and lawn mowers.

• Identify and report safety hazards or landscaping concerns to the Landscaping Supervisor.

• Assist with setup and takedown for outdoor community activities and events.

• Collaborate with the Maintenance team to uphold a high standard of facility care.

• Demonstrate behaviors consistent with Presbyterian Homes Corporate Compliance policies, including confidentiality and concern for resident well-being.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Desire to work outdoors and perform physically active tasks in all weather conditions.

• Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining a clean, safe environment.

• Team-oriented and able to collaborate effectively with other departments.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of elementary school education.

• Three to six months of groundskeeping experience preferred, or will train on site.

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry shrubs and equipment weighing 20–50 pounds.

• Push and pull lawn and snow equipment.

• Frequently stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl while caring for lawns, shrubs, and flowers.

• Occasionally climb and balance while working on trees or elevated areas.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to dirt, dust, loud noise, and temperature extremes.

• Work performed primarily outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Hazards:

• Potential risk of injury from tools, lawn equipment, and snow removal machinery.

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