Groundskeeper

Plymouth Place Senior Living

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

La Grange Park, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Responsible for cleaning and maintaining the landscape, including trimming shrubs, planting flowers, and weeding planting beds. Duties also include campus policing, snow and ice removal, and assisting with furniture setup for events.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or GED and are at least 18 years old. You will be responsible for maintaining the landscape around the main building, maintenance garage, and parking areas, including trimming shrubs, planting flowers, and general grounds cleanup. You must be familiar with building aesthetics and the safe operation of hand and power tools.

Must Have Skills for ATS

horticulture

gardening

snow removal

landscape maintenance

power tools

Job Description

Description

There are lots of places you could work, right? But if you’re looking for a career you love in a community that is committed to supporting you, look no further than Plymouth Place™.

As a three-time Certified Great Place to Work®, we are serious about creating a strong, opportunity-rich culture driven by a mission to provide an exceptional lifestyle for our residents. Here, you never work alone. You have a team working alongside you, a team that cares just as much about how you’re doing as what you’re doing. And we make your safety and well-being our priority—with vaccinated staff and residents, rest assured we stand by this commitment.

 Learn about Plymouth Place Benefit Packet offered to all Full-Time Employees: 2026 Benefit Guide here   

We're Hiring a Groundskeeper!

Job Summary: Responsible for cleaning, maintaining the landscape around the Main Building, Maintenance garage and parking areas. General clean up around entire site.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Employee will apply skills to ensure Person Centered Care as exhibited through our Pillars of Excellence:

PEOPLE

STEWARDSHIP

SERVICE

QUALITY

GROWTH

· Trim shrubs, bushes, ornamental trees, in planting areas around the Main Building, in accordance with accepted horticultural standards.

· Plant and water flowers around Main Building in accordance with the grower’s recommendations.

· Weed, cultivate and maintain planting beds around the Main Building on a weekly basis.

· Water existing turf areas, as well as newly seeded and sod areas around entire campus in accordance with the specific grass species requirements.

· Pick-up and dispose of papers, leaves, sticks and limbs from curbs, gutters and storm inlets on daily basis.

· Conduct general pick-up and policing of campus grounds to preserve the aesthetic appearance of the property on a daily basis.

· Participate in the removal of snow and ice and application of salt to roads and walks.

· Clean cottage gutters in a safe and expeditious manner.

· Assist in the assembly and relocation of furniture and equipment in a safe and expeditious manner and per manufacturer’s recommendations.

· Set-up and breakdown of furniture and equipment for meetings and special events in a safe and expeditious manner.

· Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all Plymouth Place policies and procedures.

· Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings.

· Attends in-service and education programs.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
  • Familiarity of building and grounds aesthetic for a facility.
  • Knowledge of safe operation of hand and power tools and other power equipment per manufacturer’s recommendations and in accordance with the safety program.
  • Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills.
  • Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, families, and employees.

SHIFT: Tuesday - Saturday:  7:30 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required
  • Must be at least 18 years old

 Plymouth Place is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify compliant Employer  

Plymouth Place Senior Living

Since 1944, Plymouth Place has been a cornerstone in the La Grange area, continually reshaping the senior living experience. Founded on the values of generosity, kindness, and respect, our retirement community is a celebration of the individual’s right to live life to its fullest. Our unwavering focus is to foster true independence and daily fulfillment, allowing residents to chart their own course. Vibrant social gatherings and lifelong learning opportunities abound, complemented by premium amenities that inspire healthy living. We respect and welcome all who join our community because we believe our diversity of experiences strengthens our community today and for generations to come. For more information, visit www.PlymouthPlace.org
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