Senior Care

Groundskeeper

OhioOnsiteFull TimeEntry-level (exp-based)Posted 1 month ago

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Required skills

mows grass
trims shrubbery
removes litter
plants
transplants
prunes
fertilizes
maintaining roadways
sidewalks
parking lots

Nice to have

CDL
Pesticide License
grounds maintenance
related work

Role summary

Otterbein SeniorLife is seeking a full-time Groundskeeper to provide comprehensive lawn care and snow removal services for their campus. Responsibilities include mowing, trimming, planting, fertilizing, litter removal, and snow/ice management. The role also involves routine maintenance of lawn care equipment and acting as a driver when needed. A High School Diploma or GED, a valid Ohio driver's license, and 1-5 years of grounds maintenance experience are preferred. A CDL and Pesticide License are a plus. This position offers competitive pay starting at $16.00/hr, DailyPay access, and a comprehensive benefits package.

**Now Offering DailyPay**

Overview

NEW WAGES

The Groundskeeper position provides lawn care for areas of main campus, including care of grass areas, gardens, shrubbery, and trees. Removes snow from roadways, walkways, parking lots, porches and steps during the winter. Also, acts as driver during periods of driver storages or during peak travel demands.

At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.

Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.

Shift: Full time 7a-3:30p (some weekend work)

Pay: Starting at $16.00/Hr, increases with experience

Responsibilities

Mows grass using hand-propelled or riding lawn mowers.

Trims shrubbery and trees under supervision.

Removes litter from campus grounds, roadways, and parking lots.

Plants, transplants, prunes, and fertilizes flowers, shrubs, and trees.

Assists in maintaining roadways sidewalks, and parking lots.

Removes leaves from gutters, and rakes leaves as necessary.

Applies pesticides as directed.

Removes snow using power equipment, such as plows, snow blowers, or rotating brushes, or manually with shovels.

Spreads salt using automatic spreaders or manually.

Provides routine maintenance on lawn care equipment, i.e. check oil levels, sharpen blades, change spark plugs, and mix gas and oil as required.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED is preferred.

Licensure/Certification: Valid Ohio driver’s license. CDL preferred. Pesticide License preferred.

Experience: One to five years in grounds maintenance or related work preferred.

BENEFITS*

Health & Wellness

Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits

Vision & Dental Insurance

Pet Insurance

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

Financial Security

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match

Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one

Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance

Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis

Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study

Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College

Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges

Legal & Identity Theft Protection

Growth & Development

University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts

Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks

Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

*Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked.

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community. We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana. We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Groundskeeper at Otterbein!

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