Maintenance and Grounds Tech (Full Time)

Life Care Services • Savannah, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

When you work at The Marshes of Skidaway Island, you have a front-row seat to the amazing life stories of the wisest people on earth. What’s more, you are part of an extraordinary company – one that’s investing in the future of senior living by investing in you. Don’t just do a job. Be part of an extraordinary life! We are currently seeking a Full Time Groundskeeper to join our team.

Requirements

• The ability to work with and get along with others
• Must use a variety of hand tools and pressure washing equipment
• Ability to understand and follow instructions in English, communicate effectively and perform basic arithmetic.
• Must be able to read and write in English
• All candidates will be required to pass a drug screen and background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• Enthusiastic, compassionate, professional who is passionate about hospitality

Responsibilities

• Proficiently operate all equipment necessary to complete job function.
• Some tasks related to minor equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Some tasks related to janitorial care of the office buildings and overall appearance and sanitary condition of the facility.
• Maintain irrigation systems, including winterizing the systems and starting them up in spring.
• Plan and cultivate lawns and gardens.
• Prune and trim trees, shrubs and hedges using shears, pruners and chain saws within reach.
• Trim and pick flowers and clean flower beds.
• Water lawns, trees and plants using portable water tank, hoses or watering cans.
• Install drainage systems, irrigation systems, retaining walls, fences and planters.
• Maintain and repair tools, equipment and structures such as fences and benches using power tools.
• Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways and parking lots.
• Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption to prevent waste.
• Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters and pruning saws.
• Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saw, hedge and brush trimmers and axes.

Benefits

• Generous scholarship program
• Free meals
• Annual holiday bonus
• Special recognition weeks
• Free uniforms
• Free parking
• Full benefit eligibility, including vacation and sick time, after you have successfully worked 90 days.

What This Job Offers

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