Grounds Worker

Erickson Senior Living • Lakewood Ranch, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Worker I helps maintain all exterior areas of Emerson Lakes, supporting a beautiful and safe environment for residents. The position is part of the grand opening of Emerson Lakes, a continuing care retirement community in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, serving residents across Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, and Memory Care. The community is part of Erickson Senior Living’s national network.

The role includes maintaining lawns, trees, gardens, and shrubbery; keeping exterior areas tidy; installing and maintaining signs; assisting residents with gardening; helping with snow removal; maintaining associated equipment; and applying landscaping chemicals. The position may require a non-standard schedule and an on-call schedule as needed. A Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, is required for new hires in Florida before employment begins.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of landscaping or grounds experience is preferred.
• Ability to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• A valid driver’s license is required if operating Community vehicles.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to use required equipment and implement plans formulated by Grounds Management.
• May be required to work a non-standard schedule and an on-call schedule as needed.
• New hires must successfully complete and pass the Florida AHCA Level 2 background screening, including fingerprinting, before starting employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintaining 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 snow removal in the community.
• Assist in maintaining associated equipment.
• Apply landscaping chemicals.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision packages.
• Annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses.
• Personal health coaching and telemedicine options.
• PTO 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.
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus discounted healthy-choice meals.
• Growth opportunities as the company opens new communities and expands existing ones.
• Flexible work-life balance.

What This Job Offers

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