Groundskeeper

Monarch Investment and Management Group•Rantoul, IL

5d•$16 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

Golfview Village Apartments is hiring a full-time seasonal Groundskeeper to maintain the property's curb appeal, landscape, and exterior image. The position is on-site in Rantoul, Illinois, and is expected to last a few months, with the possibility of becoming permanent for the right candidate. The schedule is Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and Wednesday from 6:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The role is on call for snow removal. The Groundskeeper cleans and maintains driveways, parking lots, curbs, dumpster areas, exterior hallways, and other public spaces; maintains flowerbeds, plants, and grass areas; and removes snow. Candidates must be able to work in seasonal heat and/or cold. A physical demonstration of the ability to perform basic job duties is required during the interview process. Pre-employment screening includes a criminal background check and drug screening.

Requirements

Ability to safely operate landscape equipment.
Ability to work in seasonal weather, including heat and/or cold.
Ability to complete a physical demonstration of basic job duties during the interview process.
Complete pre-employment criminal background and drug screenings.

Nice To Haves

Six months of previous groundskeeping or landscaping experience preferred.
General irrigation knowledge, or willingness to learn, preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain the property's curb appeal, landscape, and exterior image.
Clean driveways, parking lots, curbs, dumpster areas, exterior hallways, and other public areas.
Maintain property flowerbeds, plants, and grass areas.
Perform snow removal and be on call for snow removal.
Provide great customer service to residents.

Benefits

401(k) planning with a 3% match, up to a $4,000 annual match.
Paid training programs.
Tuition reimbursement program.
Paid time off: 80 hours in the first year, 120 hours for years 2–4, and 160 hours after 5 or more years.
Eight paid holidays and two paid half-day holidays, or a work anniversary off.
A three-week paid sabbatical every five years with Monarch, or a two-week-pay stay bonus.
Medical insurance through Blue Cross for employees for under $50 per month.
Free basic dental insurance for employees, with buy-up available.
Free basic life insurance for employees, with buy-up available.
Vision and additional benefit plans available for employees, spouses, and children.
20% off rent at any owned Monarch community, with a 100% discount after 10 years, subject to terms and resident selection criteria.
Tool reimbursement program of up to $500 annually.
Annual boot reimbursement of up to $100.
Employee referral bonus program of $500–$1,000, subject to terms and conditions.