Lead Groundskeeper, Long Term Care (LTC) - FT Days
About The Position
The Lead Groundskeeper provides work direction to Groundskeepers and contractors, coordinating operations, maintenance, repairs, and equipment installations in accordance with service goals and objectives. The role provides leadership, assumes responsibility for department operations, and serves as a point of reference for staff. The Lead Groundskeeper trains new and current staff on all duties and is responsible for operating and maintaining grounds and properties to provide a safe, attractive outdoor environment. The position performs necessary repairs, maintenance services, and equipment installations to promote a safe environment, and oversees parking lot repairs such as cold patching and asphalt repairs. The ability to work from blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and instrument manuals is preferred, as is the ability to identify different plant species.
Requirements
- Three years of experience working in groundskeeping.
- Valid driver's license and maintenance of a good driving record.
- May require an applicable State Commercial Applicators License and/or certification.
- May require a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL), including Department of Transportation (DOT) medical certification. If required and not held at hire, both must be obtained within six months.
Nice To Haves
- Trade school or vocational school coursework in landscaping, horticulture, forestry, or park management is desired.
- Ability to work from blueprints, schematics, wiring diagrams, and instrument manuals is preferred.
- Ability to identify different species of plants.
Responsibilities
- Provide work direction to Groundskeepers and contractors.
- Coordinate grounds operations, maintenance, repairs, and equipment installations according to service goals and objectives.
- Provide leadership and assume responsibility for department operations.
- Serve as a point of reference for staff.
- Train new and current staff on all duties.
- Operate and maintain grounds and properties to provide a safe, attractive outdoor environment.
- Perform necessary repairs, maintenance services, and equipment installations to promote a safe environment.
- Oversee parking lot repairs, including cold patching and asphalt repairs.
Benefits
- Generous night and weekend shift differentials
- Advancement opportunities
- Various education assistance programs
- Continuing education
- Direct access to your earnings daily
- Robust benefits package (benefits vary based on full-time or part-time status)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
