What are the responsibilities and job description for the Groundskeeper - Full-Time - Days position at Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Inc.?
Description
VMRC strives to live and work as a community. Our mission is to create a welcoming and inclusive environment that reflects the diversity of Harrisonburg/Rockingham County in race, ethnicity, and cultural demographics.
We are committed to maintaining a culture that embraces and values the views and opinions of "all" people regardless of race, color, ethnicity, and gender. Our commitment to achieving this goal will help to bring our mission and values to life.
POSITION SUMMARY: This position is primarily responsible for maintaining grounds across VMRC's campus as well as maintaining equipment in a safe, pleasing, and well-cared-for condition.
COMPENSATION: Based upon previous experiences and qualifications, the starting base rate of pay is $15.45 - $20.30 per hour.
BENEFITS:
- Eligible for benefits on date of hire!
- Competitive benefit packet includes: medical insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with company match of up to 5% after 1 year employment, generous Personal Time Off, Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, opportunity to earn free membership to on-site Wellness Center, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Account, and more!
SCHEDULE:
- 7:00AM - 3:30PM, Monday-Friday (subject to change during summer or winter months, based upon facility needs)
- 80 hours per pay period (every 2 weeks)
Requirements
As a condition for employment, VMRC requires all employees to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19. If selected for a pending job offer, the candidate will be required to receive the COVID-19 vaccination(s) or provide proof of prior COVID-19 vaccination(s) before the date of hire.
VMRC is a drug-free community - we have and will continue to comply with all federal and state laws. If selected for a pending job offer, the candidate will be required to satisfactorily pass a background check and drug screen during the pre-employment screening process.
- High school diploma or equivalent, with three months experience in groundskeeping field preferred.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs., perform strenuous physical tasks, and work in all types of weather.
- Experience with equipment and tractor implements (experience with building/construction trades is a plus).
- Must possess a current Virginia driver’s license with a clean driving record and able to drive manual transmission vehicles/equipment. Ability to obtain authorization on the VMRC Approved Drivers List.
- Ability to understand and carry out oral and written assignments in the English language.
- Self-motivated with ability to perform the duties listed in the job description with limited supervision; be able to schedule time wisely and accommodate changes.
- Strong work ethic, pleasant personality, enjoy working with people, have good manners, and interact tactfully with others.
- Fast learner with ability to work quickly and carefully in a safe manner, and motivate others to do the same.
Salary : $15 - $20