Groundskeeper
Christwood
- Covington, LA
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Assures that that the grounds are well groomed and free of trash, debris, and hazards
- Assures the walkways are clean and clear of hazards
- Trims, prunes, and shapes various trees, shrubs, and plants as directed by The Head Grounds Supervisor
- Maintains all lawns during the growing season to a height determined by The Plant Operations Director
- Maintains outside waterlines to protect from freezing
- Assists with maintenance of equipment
- Any job or task that benefits Christwood or it’s residents
- Does special projects campus wide in the offseason to maintain specific areas of the campus as directed by Head Grounds Supervisor
- Maintains outdoor signs, parking lot lines,
- Attends in-service training and education sessions as assigned
- Embodies and exhibits the Christwood’s iCARE principles in day to day operations: Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions in English
- Communicate effectively and perform simple arithmetic
- One year experience in plant and/or residential maintenance required
- High school graduate or GED equivalent
- Must be able to operate lawn care equipment
- Ability to use general hand tools
- Ability to use power tools such as chainsaws and pressure washers