Grounds Technician

Do you have a love for nature, landscaping, and working outdoors?  Do you love to make an outdoor space beautiful and inviting? If so, consider applying for our Full-time Grounds Technician position.  

You will have the opportunity to bring joy and awe to the people who live, work, and visit our community.  You will be a valued member of our team, and you will work at a certified Great Place to Work.  

Enjoy excellent benefits (generous PTO, medical, dental, vision, life, disability and AFLAC insurances, 403b retirement program, professional development opportunities, service awards, and more. 

The Grounds Personnel maintain and create healthy and beautiful outdoor spaces and grounds.

Responsibilities:

1. Plans and executes small scale landscaping operations and maintains the grounds and landscape.
2. Follows horticultural standards.
3. Plans, plants, cultivates, and maintains lawns and garden beds using garden implements and power-operated equipment.
4. Maintains and keeps all equipment in good running condition.
5. Participates on the On-Call list.
6. Prepares and keeps property road conditions good during inclement weather.
7. Advises Residents with their planting needs.
8. Serves on the Grounds Committee of the Resident’s Association as staff advisors.
9. Maintains a safe working environment. Inspects all outside and surrounding areas for any hazards. Reports to management any safety concerns.
10. Attends all mandatory In-Service trainings and meetings.
11. Keeps all licenses up to date that pertain to the job.
12. Adheres to all company policies and procedures as well as works in line with the CV CARES Core Values and Mission Statement.
13. Performs other duties as assigned by management.

High school diploma/GED is preferred. Must be at least 18 years old. Work experience is a plus.

Must be able to communicate clearly, politely and professionally with Residents, staff and guests.  Able to read normal print (with or without corrective lenses). Must have a good sense of smell to be able to detect various hazards such as smoke, chemicals or gas. Be physically fit as the job involves a lot of manual labor work. Must be agile, efficient, and able to balance, climb, crouch, pull, push, reach, stand for long periods of time, stoop, lift 75 pounds, perform repetitive movements and climb/maneuver a ladder.  Able to follow instructions, give attention to detail and work well with others.  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  Will be exposed to inside and outside environmental conditions, as well as chemical and respiratory hazards. Adequate safety training and equipment will be provided.