Groundskeeper / Part Time

Position Title:

Groundskeeper - Part Time

Department:

Facilities/Plant Operations

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

Supervisor:

Director of Facilities/Plant Operations

Supervises:

N/A

Welcome to Legacy Pointe at UCF! We are currently looking for a passionate and skilled professional to join our team! This is an exciting opportunity to join a brand-new, state-of-the-art continuing care retirement community located in Oviedo. Our unique affiliation with UCF sets us apart from any other continuing care retirement community in the Central Florida area! If you would like to be a part of this journey with us...we want to meet you!

POSITION SUMMARY

Landscape or maintain grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Workers typically perform a variety of tasks, which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, sprinkler installation, and installation of mortarless segmental concrete masonry wall units.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The following duties are normal for this position. This list is not to be construed as exclusive or all inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned.

• Mows lawns, trims weeds, and rakes leaves as assigned.
• Picks up and removes trash prior to mowing a designated area.
• Empties trash and recycling containers.
• Trims bushes, shrubs, and hedges.
• Prepares soil and plants flowers, bushes, hedges, or shrubs.
• Plants trees and prunes them when necessary.
• Cuts and removes trees as needed.
• Applies fertilizer, pesticides, and herbicides as directed.
• Completes snow removal tasks such as shoveling sidewalks, steps, and doorways as needed during winter months.
• Operates snowblower or snowplow to clear roads, driveways, and parking lots.
• Performs routine maintenance on power equipment.
• Interacts with residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Educational Requirements and Experience:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must express or demonstrate an interest in working with a senior population.
• Must be capable of reading and writing the English language.
• Must demonstrate a warm, outgoing personality.
• Previous experience preferred; on-the-job training offered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Language Ability:

• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and speaking the primary language of the residents.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.

Mathematical Skills:

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Cognitive Demands:

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills:

• Basic computer skills required.

Core Competencies and Characteristics for Success:

• Ability to operate various types of power equipment, including but not limited to lawnmowers, trimmers, leaf blowers, and other landscaping equipment.Interacts with guests, residents and staff in a courteous and friendly manner.
• Supports organization's goals and values.
• Balances team and individual responsibilities.

Environmental Adaptability:

• Works primarily outdoors with exposure to a variety of weather conditions.
• Possible exposure to unpleasant odors.
• Possible exposure to chemicals as identified in the MSDS Manual.
• Continuous exposure to residents who are ill, confused, irritable and irrational.

*Covid-19 vaccination is a requirement of employment; Covid-19 Booster is no longer required, but strongly recommended*

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:
Daily COVID Screenings, Masks, Social Distancing, Infection Control Procedures. Employees will require a COVID-19 vaccination.

Work Location: One location

Salary : $15 - $0