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The Refuge, A Healing Place

Groundskeeper

Pay: $32,240/yr
Posted: 6 weeks ago
Location: Ocklawaha, FL (Onsite)
Last Updated: 1 day ago
Hours: Full-Time
Expires: 10/3/2026

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What they do

A Landscaping or Groundskeeping Worker provides landscaping for residences, parks, public gardens, college campuses or building or office park grounds. Provides care for plants and trees including mowing, trimming and planting, and repairs driveways, walks, benches or other structures.

$35,665 / year median in Florida

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Overview We are seeking a full time Maintenance Technician at our residential treament center in Ocklawaha.
PURPOSE STATEMENT
​Perform routine and specific maintenance services which may include grounds work. The Refuge, a Healing Place is a residential treatment center, specializing in trauma treatment, substance use disorders, eating disorders, and other co-occuring disorders. We are searching for a maintenance technician to join our team that will be responsible for performing groundskeeping work.
Position schedule:
Monday - Friday Pay for the position starts at $15.50/hr and increases based n relevant work experience Responsibilities
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Perform general maintenance and repair to facility and equipment which may involve plumbing, carpentry, painting and mechanical equipment repair or similar. Act as back-up for call person in case of emergency, respond timely and appropriately. Handle all equipment in a safe manner to prevent accidents and demonstrate good working knowledge of tools and their safe use. Ability to operate a variety of hand and power tools in a safe and effective manner. Follow preventive maintenance schedule / instruction and complete reports, as requested. Inspect and maintain emergency power equipment, test/start generator once a week and maintain equipment; inspect and maintain fire alarm system to include testing system, fire doors, audible alarms, visible alarms(lights) and smoke detectors and record data on appropriate forms as required by state or facility; check condition and readiness of extinguishers monthly; inspect and maintain lighting system throughout facility. Inspect and maintain plumbing system, replace or repair faucets, toilet stools, urinals, traps, drains, basins and bathtubs, as needed; repair or refinishe furniture in rooms, offices and dining room as needed.
OTHER FUNCTIONS
Perform other functions and tasks as assigned. Qualifications
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
High school diploma or equivalent Experience in maintenance or facility operations required. Knowledge of standard practices, procedures and tools in the general building/maintenance trades preferred. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual's characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws. REFHP