Landscape Technician - Penick Village

The Facility Department at Penick Village Continuing Care Retirement Community is seeking an experienced Landscape/Facilities Ground Tech to join their team. The Landscape/Facilities Ground Tech plays an essential role and is intimately involved in maintaining healthy and esthetically appealing grounds throughout the community for enjoyment of residents, employees and visitors.

Job Purpose:

The purpose of the position of Landscape/Facilities Grounds Tech is to work under the direction of the Director of Facilities and to have the important job of creating the first impression for new prospects, residents, employees and anyone else that visits the campus of Penick Village. This position is a very busy and a very physical job that is good for an energetic individual who takes pride in their work.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Collects and discards litter or other waste materials.

Operates a variety of maintenance equipment such as shovels, rakes, or saws to complete assignments.

Operates power equipment and other vehicles such as tractors, mowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, or other similar machines.

Ensures proper irrigation of lawns, trees, and plants using sprinkler systems, hoses, and watering cans.

Trims trees and vegetation and maintains flowerbeds.

Maintains sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other features; performs general cleaning and snow removal.

Plans and cultivates lawns, turf, or gardens and, based on landscaping designs, determines further work that should occur.

Delivers and spreads topsoil and/or straw over newly seeded areas.

Prepares chemicals as needed for application by mixing according to directions.

Applies fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides onto grass, shrubs or trees by using proper application techniques.

Performs regular and seasonal maintenance on irrigation systems including any necessary winterizing procedures.

Educates and consults with clients regarding plant selection, care, and costs of additional services and maintenance.

Mow grass, reseeding, fertilizing, trim trees/ shrubs, etc.

Maintain and service equipment, hand tools, truck, and all related equipment.

Pick up paper and debris on campus from around all buildings, apartments and cottages.

Perform basic types of maintenance duties in the facility during inclement weather or as needed.

Responsible for filling equipment with fuel and/or oil and regular greasing and cleaning of equipment.

Work with the Director of Facility in planning and coordinating the work for new projects.

Perform small projects for the residents per written work order request that is approved by Facility Director.

Education / Experience:

• Graduation from grammar school and at least three (3) years of progressive experience in grounds upkeep work, which involves some supervisory experience
• Experience in small engine maintenance and repair.
• Must have knowledge of Disease and Pest in Lawn and ornamentals.
• Must be experienced and knowledgeable in the care of Turf and Ornamentals.
• Must understand and be able to use chemicals and fertilizer for treating ground.
• Must have a good knowledge of how to operate ground equipment, including lawn mowers, weed trimmers, and hand tools.
• Must have working knowledge of repairing ground equipment including replacing damaged parts and sharpen tools for cutting.

At Penick Village, we make each day great for one another. It is what we do! We also believe that it is never the wrong time to do the right thing for our staff members. In addition to competitive pay, we offer great benefits and opportunities to our employees. This includes:

Comprehensive Health Insurance - Medical, Dental and Vision

Life Insurance

403b with matching

Optional Benefits- Disability Insurance, Accident Insurance and Specified Disease Insurance

Tap Check, a voluntary benefit that allows associates at our facilities the ability to access their pay when they need it.

PTO (Part Time and Full Time)

Tuition Reimbursement and Student Loan Programs

Scholarship Opportunities

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Rewards & Recognitions Programs

Discounted Staff Meals