Grounds Worker

Erickson Senior Living • Lakewood Ranch, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our team as a Grounds Worker I, where you will help maintain all exterior areas of the community, ensuring a beautiful and safe environment for our residents. In this role you will play a critical role in the grand opening of Emerson Lakes, one of Erickson Senior Living’s most anticipated new communities in beautiful Lakewood Ranch, Florida. Emerson Lakes will be a premier, state-of-the-art continuing care retirement community designed to serve more than 1,500 residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Care. This gated community will feature an impressive array of amenities, including multiple restaurants, a stunning outdoor swimming pool, a cutting-edge fitness center, an onsite medical center, and much more. Join us in shaping a thriving, engaging and high-quality living experience for the residents who will call Emerson Lakes home.

Requirements

• Minimum 1 year of landscaping or grounds experience preferred
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Valid driver’s license is required if operating Community vehicles
• Must be able to work independently
• Ability to use required equipment and implement all plans formulated by Grounds Management
• May be required to work a non-standard schedule. In addition, maybe assigned an on-call schedule as needed

Responsibilities

• Assist in the maintenance of all lawns, trees, gardens and shrubbery
• Upkeep of all exterior areas; including trash removal, weeding, pet stations, dog runs, fencing, etc.
• Installation and maintenance of exterior signs
• Assist residents with gardening
• Assist in the snow removal of the community
• Assistance in the maintenance of all associated equipment
• Application of landscaping chemicals

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed