Groundskeeper

Kendal at Oberlinis a full-service life plan community which primarily serves older adults in the Quaker tradition. Residents are assured a lifetime of healthcare including short-and long-term nursing services memory care and assisted living. Equally important residents enjoy an independent enriching living experience.

Kendal at OberlinsFacilities Services Team has an opening for a PRN (as needed) Groundskeeper. The Groundskeeper must have a knowledge of interest in and/or a desire for a career in plant science horticulture landscape design tree care turn management and plant care procedures. The essential function of the Groundskeeper will be to perform a variety of tasks relative to the day to day maintenance of landscaping grounds roads walkways trash removal recycling and equipment maintenance. Additional functions will include but are not limited to:

• Safely operating using and maintaining standard yard tools and grounds power equipment.
• Maintain plants and grounds by: mowing and trimming planting and seeding fertilizing weeding irrigating etc.
• Maintain clear roads and walkways of ice and snow by: plowing roads parking lots and sidewalks operating snow blowers shoveling snow and spreading salt & ice melt etc.
• Serving as primary relief for evening night and weekend Security/ Watch staff
• Serving as primary relief for Transportation Staff.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Must possess a valid operators license and be insurable with Kendals insurance carrier.
• Must be well organized and capable of producing quality workmanship.
• Must be physically able to walk long distances dig shovel climb bend push stoop pull crawl. lift and carry heavy weights and operate grounds power equipment etc.
• Must have significant experience with snow & ice control and removal.