Grounds Maintenance Specialist

Erickson Senior Living•Parkville, MD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Oak Crest Village by Erickson Senior Living as a Grounds Worker II, maintaining the community’s exterior areas to help provide residents with a beautiful and safe environment. The role includes caring for lawns, trees, gardens, and shrubbery; maintaining exterior spaces and signs; assisting residents with gardening; supporting snow removal; and helping maintain related equipment. The position also involves identifying horticultural problems and recommending treatment. Compensation is $17.00–$19.00 per hour, commensurate with experience. Oak Crest is an 87-acre continuing care retirement community in Parkville, Maryland, managed by Erickson Senior Living. The company describes opportunities to learn and grow, flexibility, and work-life balance. Specific state regulations and requirements may take precedence over those in the job description.

Requirements

At least 3 years of landscaping or grounds experience.
A valid driver’s license is required if operating community vehicles.
Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

Maintain lawns, trees, gardens, and shrubbery.
Maintain exterior areas, including trash removal, weeding, pet stations, dog runs, and fencing.
Install and maintain exterior signs.
Assist residents with gardening.
Assist with community snow removal.
Assist with maintaining associated equipment.
Identify horticultural problems and recommend treatments.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision packages.
Annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching, and telemedicine options.
Paid time off plans.
Company-paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law.
401(k) for team members age 18 and over, with a company 3% match.
Onsite medical centers offering wellness visits and sick care for team members age 18 and over.
30% discount on food and drinks at onsite dining venues, plus discounted healthy-choice meal options.
Growth opportunities as the company opens new communities and expands existing ones.
A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity, and belonging.
Flexibility and work-life balance.