Landscaper

Avesta • Portland, ME

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Avesta Housing is seeking a dependable and hardworking Landscaper to help maintain and enhance the grounds of our affordable housing communities. In this hands-on role, you'll care for lawns, gardens, walkways, and outdoor common areas while helping ensure our properties remain safe, welcoming, and attractive year-round. From landscaping and groundskeeping during the warmer months to snow removal and ice management in the winter, you'll play an essential role in supporting residents and preserving the quality of our communities. Working closely with property management and maintenance teams, you'll contribute directly to Avesta's mission of improving lives by providing quality, affordable homes for people in need. This role is a great fit if you: Enjoy working outdoors and seeing the results of your efforts each day Take pride in maintaining safe, clean, and attractive community spaces Are comfortable operating landscaping and snow removal equipment Thrive in a physically active, team-oriented environment Want to make a meaningful impact on residents' quality of life and community well-being.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to make decisions and use sound judgement.
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and verbal English.
• Basic computer skills and the ability to learn new software as needed.
• Comfort with technology in general to work with Agency tools and systems.
• Flexible with work schedule; willing to work long hours, evenings, weekends and overtime (especially during winter months).
• Ability to work cooperatively as part of a close-knit team, communicating effectively and supporting coworkers throughout the workday.

Nice To Haves

• Previous landscaping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Care for lawns, gardens, walkways, and outdoor common areas.
• Ensure properties remain safe, welcoming, and attractive year-round.
• Perform landscaping and groundskeeping during warmer months.
• Conduct snow removal and ice management in the winter.
• Support residents and preserve the quality of communities.
• Work closely with property management and maintenance teams.

Benefits

• Employer-paid health and dental plans for employees
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with immediate vested match of up to 6%
• Employer-paid basic life, long-term and short-term disability
• 13 paid holidays
• Generous earned time, starting with 19 days in first year of employment
• Professional development assistance
• Employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED