Groundskeeper/Landscaper Emerald Heights - 3.7 Redmond, WA Job Details Full-time $22 - $24 an hour 10 hours ago Benefits Free parking AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance Employee discount 403(b) Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Teamwork English High school diploma or GED Driver's License Loader operation Full Job Description Emerald Heights, is a premier life plan community located in Redmond, Washington. We are dedicated to providing our residents the best senior living experience in the Puget Sound area and offer a full continuum of care from independent living to assisted living, skilled nursing and memory care. If you want to look back at the end of the day and feel the difference you have made, you will want to join our team. You will have the ability to greatly influence the care and service provided to our Seniors and the opportunity to create long-lasting relationships that will impact many lives. The Groundskeeper performs tasks to maintain the overall appearance and maintenance of the campus lawns, planted and paved areas.

Pay:

$22-24 an hour

Hours :

Sun-Thu, 9:30-6pm We offer: 100% paid medical, dental and vision, employer paid life insurance and AD&D for employees working 30+ hours/week (Option to buy-up if desired). In addition, we offer a Flexible Spending account for medical and childcare reimbursements with a $500.00 rollover feature (No Rollover on childcare) AND the option to purchase Long Term disability insurance. Eligibility begins the first of the month following 30 days of employment. Employees are able to enroll in our company's 403(B) plan (Eligibility on 403b - 20+ hours per week) - We match 50 cents for every dollar saved up to 10% of your annual salary. Matching begins the first of the quarter following 1 year of employment. Full-time employees are eligible to accrue up to 16 paid time off days, 6 paid holidays and 3 personal days. Pro-rated paid time off is available to part-time employees. In Addition, we offer: Tuition reimbursement Employee Discount Program Employee Assistant Program (EAP) through Wellspring Family Services Gym/Pool Free Parking Free meal Beautiful walking paths around the community

Primary Responsibilities:

Collects and empties trash from trash rooms and cottages into compactor. Puts trash out for Waste Management. In the event of no trash service, makes trips with trash to transfer station. Prepares soil for planting, plants seed, sod, turf, bulbs, plants, trees, and shrubs. Installs, repairs and operates lawn sprinkler (irrigation) systems. Seeds, mows, irrigates, sweeps, fertilizes, top dresses, edges, aerates and maintains lawns. Transplants seedlings, trees, shrubs, and other nursery stock. Rakes and removes leaves; pulls, hoes, and controls weeds. Prunes, sprays, and fertilizes trees, shrubs, and ground covers. Uses a variety of manual tools and equipment, such as rakes, pruning shears, hand edgers, loppers, shovels, wheelbarrows and pesticide sprayers. Operates power and motorized equipment such as weed trimmers, chain saws, backpack blowers, rototillers, light tractors, front-end loaders, small trucks, lawn mowers, sweepers, aerators, sod cutters and snow blowers. Cleans, services and maintains tools and equipment, including power equipment. Removes debris, leaves, brush, snow, and ice from areas such as walks, stairs, roads, ramps and parking facilities; applies ice melter, sand and gravel. Installs and maintains campus signs, fences, rockeries, etc. Assures that grounds are well groomed and free of trash, debris, and hazards. Assures that walkways are clean and clear of hazards. During inclement weather keeps walkways and roads clean and clear of hazards to the maximum extent possible. Carries out work orders as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience:

High school graduation or GED. One year experience or technical training involving ground maintenance, plant care, cultivation, and landscape installation. Washington State driver's license required. Motor Vehicle Record check with no serious violations recorded. Knowledge of operations involving grounds equipment use. Knowledge of lawn and plant care. Ability to work effectively with residents, department personnel, peers, and supervisors. Team-oriented. Regular, predictable, and dependable attendance. Adequate English communication skills to allow communication with co-workers. Emerald Heights is an equal opportunity employer. All Emerald Heights employees must pass a criminal background check and other pre-employment requirements. We are an E-Verify employer.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person