Grounds Associate

POSITION SUMMARY

The Grounds Associate works as a member of the Facilities and Grounds team and is a key player in our environmental stewardship strategies. The role is responsible for performing diversified maintenance and improvements year-round on Kripalu's grounds, roadways, parking lots, gardens, nature trails, and lakefront property. The ideal candidate must be a reliable and committed team player, who also works well independently. Snow plowing experience is essential in this role, as well as the ability to use all necessary landscape tools and equipment properly and safely. A candidate with experience in gardening and farming, who takes pride in their work is desirable.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

Performs all aspects of grounds and landscape maintenance including but not limited to lawn mowing, snow plowing, upkeep of gardens, shrubbery, trees, hedges, and wildlife management. Maintains gardens, trimming, and weeding, edging, pruning. etc. Plows and is responsible for snow removal in winter months using plow trucks, snow blowers and shovels. Performs all duties while safely operating grounds keeping equipment such as mowers, tractors, handheld trimmers, saws, in accordance with prescribed job requirements & safety guidelines. Performs other maintenance duties assigned.

COMPETENCIES

Demonstrates commitment to valuing equity, diversity and contributing to an inclusive environment. Possesses strong core ethics, integrity, and values consistent with Kripalu's organizational principles. Defaults to a collaborative style with colleagues, this is an expected behavior in our work culture. Builds effective relationships, identifies internal and external customer expectations, sees issues from their point of view; offers practical, mutually beneficial recommendations, solutions, and ideas. Willingness and ability to be agile in work, supporting across own department as well as across the organization as needed. Actively cultivate a sense of fun, joy and optimism in yourself, your team and with your peers. This is a key aspect of your role at Kripalu. Demonstrates the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform required job elements to established standards, remaining current regarding development and trends in areas of expertise. Embraces experiences as learning opportunities. Accepts responsibility for personal and professional learning and growth. Models the values of Kripalu including service, presence, inquiry, compassion, practice, and integrity.

MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or the equivalent. 1-2 years of related experience in grounds maintenance Must have valid driver's license and a clean driving record. Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently

BENEFITS

(Start Day One of Employment) Health Insurance Dental Insurance Paid Holiday, Sick-Time, Personal Time, Vacations Vision 403b Retirement Plans Flexible Spending Accounts Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability Free 50K Life Insurance Policy Free Meals in the Kripalu Dining Hall Discounted Purchases in the Kripalu Shop and Healing Arts Services Yoga Classes, and the opportunity to participate in Kripalu Programs