Groundskeeper
About Us
At Eagle Senior Living, we believe meaningful relationships are what make a life well-lived. Since 2002, our communities have offered independent living, assisted living, and memory care built around close, family-like bonds between residents and associates. We honor each resident's individuality while helping them feel truly at home.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay
- Flexible scheduling
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
Job Summary
We're hiring a reliable and hardworking Groundskeeper / Driver to maintain the cleanliness, safety, and appearance of our property while also providing driving support as needed. This role combines outdoor grounds maintenance with safe, timely transportation duties. The Groundskeeper / Driver reports to the Director of Maintenance and does not supervise other associates, but is expected to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
What You'll Do
- Maintain grounds, landscaping, and outdoor areas, including trimming, weeding, leaf removal, pressure washing, and gutters
- Remove trash and debris from outdoor areas; monitor grounds for safety hazards and report or address issues promptly
- Assist with seasonal projects such as storm cleanup and special events
- Maintain tools, equipment, and supplies in good working condition
- Maintain the pool, outdoor lighting, and community signage
- Assist with painting and HVAC rooftop maintenance
- Demonstrate positive resident relations and the community's quality care and service standards with residents, families, and the general public
- Assist with the driving schedule as needed, transporting residents safely and responsibly
- Maintain company-owned vehicles in safe, clean, and efficient working order; report maintenance issues to the Director of Lifestyles
- Keep vehicle interiors clean and orderly during and after use
- Remain flexible for unscheduled emergency transportation
- Fuel vehicles as needed and submit gas receipts for processing
- Coordinate activities with other departments as needed
- Follow facility policies and procedures, including emergency, fire, and disaster plans
What You'll Need
- High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required
- One (1) year of related work experience required
- Valid state driver's license with a safe driving record required
- Ability to safely operate facility tools and vehicles in accordance with facility policies and all state and federal regulations
- Excellent interpersonal skills
Physical Requirements
- Ability to drive, sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, reach, turn, bend, stoop, crouch, kneel, and perform fine manipulation throughout the workday
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds unassisted
- Normal or corrected vision and hearing, including color recognition
Working Environment
- Work is performed both in a well-lit, well-ventilated building and outdoors, with regular exposure to weather and temperature changes, as well as dust, fumes, odors, water, and noise
- Flexibility to work beyond normal hours, on weekends, or in other roles as needed
Ready to make a difference in the lives of our residents? Apply today — we'd love to have you on our team.
Additional Information
This job description is intended to convey general information about the role and is not an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, skills, or working conditions. The Company reserves the right to revise the functions and duties of the position, or to require additional or different tasks, at any time. Associates may be required to work overtime, different shifts, or hours outside the normally defined workday or workweek. This position may include access to Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security Rule; associates with such access will receive training on HIPAA requirements and the Company's health information policies. Associates who violate HIPAA requirements are subject to discipline, up to and including termination. This position description does not constitute a contract of employment and does not alter an associate's at-will employment status; either the associate or the Company may end the employment relationship at any time, for any reason.
Hired candidates will be required to successfully complete a criminal background check, valid reference checks, a pre-employment drug test, a physical, and proof of employment eligibility. Eagle Senior Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.