Groundskeeper

Groundskeeper

Garden Spot Village, part of Garden Spot Communities, is currently seeking a Groundskeeper for a Full Time Days working 7am-3pm.

Garden Spot Village, located in New Holland, PA, is a Retirement Community offering innovative options for residential living, and also wellness and healthcare services.

Job Title: Groundskeeper

Status: Full Time Days

Schedule: 7am-3pm

Salary Range: Experience based pay starting at $17/hr

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 to learn more about who we are, what we do and how we do it!

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