Groundskeeper

Three Pillars•Dousman, WI

About The Position

The Groundskeeper maintains the Three Pillars Campus grounds, groundskeeping vehicles, and equipment, including performing landscaping, snow removal, and preventative maintenance. During the off-season or inclement weather, the role also assists with facility maintenance and preventative maintenance of campus buildings and equipment. The Groundskeeper follows applicable state and federal regulations, OSHA standards, and Three Pillars policies and procedures, and records completed work in the computerized maintenance management software (CMMS). The position includes completing assigned grounds and facility maintenance work orders, maintaining equipment and campus features, identifying and reporting maintenance concerns, and carrying out repairs and renovation tasks. The Groundskeeper also contributes to a safe work environment, communicates professionally with residents and staff, participates in department activities, and performs other duties and special projects as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Valid State of Wisconsin driver’s license and ability to transport self and materials to various locations occasionally and drive company vehicles.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, and squat frequently; lift objects weighing up to 80 pounds occasionally; and perform repetitive twisting, bending, and reaching.
Ability to climb ladders or scaffolding and work at rooftop heights.
Ability to drive tractors and motorized vehicles for deliveries, turf maintenance, or snow removal.
Ability to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and nights as necessary.
Written and computer skills needed to maintain departmental records, documents, and reports.
Ability to analyze and troubleshoot equipment and process problems.
Ability to make decisions based on factual information and logical conclusions, consider alternate courses and consequences, and handle problem situations tactfully, courteously, and respectfully.
Ability to handle hostile or emotionally upset residents, staff, family members, and others.
Ability to set an exemplary model for staff through professional appearance, treatment of staff, and dedication to company goals.

Nice To Haves

Landscaping experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Maintain campus landscaping through pruning, tree trimming and removal, chipping, mowing, fertilizing, raking, aerating, seeding, mulching, watering, weeding, deadheading, plant cutting and splitting, removal, and cleanup.
Plant trees, shrubs, annual and perennial gardens, and planter boxes.
Observe and report landscape diseases and problems with building exteriors.
Perform snow removal as needed, including plowing, sweeping, blowing, shoveling, and salting.
Document work performed in the computerized maintenance management software (CMMS) as needed.
Maintain lawn, snow-removal, and grounds-care equipment, as well as fountains, exterior illumination, and decorations.
Identify maintenance concerns and report them to the Landscape Lead and/or DES; perform preventative maintenance duties as needed.
Complete assigned facility preventative-maintenance work orders and maintain records of completed repairs in the CMMS.
Report and review facility maintenance findings with the Facilities Lead and/or Facilities Manager.
Complete assigned facility maintenance work orders, including repairing or replacing items such as drains, faucets, light fixtures, electrical devices, handrails, furniture, motors, pumps, tractors, lawn mowers, and motorized vehicles.
Perform construction and renovation tasks, including repairing and painting walls, repairing windows and doors, and replacing fixtures and finishes.
Maintain a clean and safe work environment; ensure machinery and equipment are in proper working order and contractors and equipment follow OSHA standards.
Follow applicable state and federal regulations and Three Pillars policies and procedures, including those relating to infection control, standard precautions, and lockout/tagout.
Participate in meetings and department activities as needed and maintain a positive image of Three Pillars in the community.
Keep current with industry trends through in-service training, continuing education, and personal and professional development; seek opportunities for quality improvement.
Recognize and respond appropriately to customer needs and interact professionally and courteously with residents and staff.
Complete special projects and other duties assigned by the supervisor and achieve satisfactory performance in evaluation areas.