Groundskeeper

When you are part of our team, you do work that matters! Groundskeepers are essential to keeping our community well-maintained, safe, and comfortable for our residents. Joining the Luthercare team can be a deeply fulfilling career choice for compassionate individuals who enjoy building meaningful relationships with older adults and their families and who may be looking for opportunities to grow in their career.

Plus, you'll join a team of dedicated professionals who want to provide the best customer service and care to our residents.

We're currently seeking a Part-Time Groundskeeper to join our team at Luther Acres, the Luthercare community in Lititz, PA.

We believe that a happy and fulfilled team is key to providing the best possible care, which is why we offer a variety of benefits that promote work-life balance. As a team member, you receive a fantastic benefits package that includes health/dental/vision insurance, 403(b) retirement plan with a 4% company contribution, and a daily pay option to ensure that you have access to your hard-earned wages when you need them.

We also offer generous paid time off, employee assistance programs for mental health and personal support, access to our campus gym and pool, discounts to our Luthercare for Kids childcare centers, and opportunities for career growth, advancement, and continuing education, including tuition reimbursement and scholarships. You also receive a 20% discount on all meals at our on-campus restaurants.

WHAT YOU DO:

As a Groundskeeper at Luther Acres, you're an integral part of ensuring our grounds are attractive, well-maintained, and safe for our residents. You'll do this in a variety of ways, including:

Utilizing basic horticulture and landscaping skills, along with both hand- and powered-tools and equipment, to perform a wide variety of grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, trimming, and fertilizing.

Utilizing basic mechanical skills and tools for maintaining ground maintenance equipment.

Performing snow removal tasks and treating slippery or hazardous surfaces.

Using good customer service skills during daily interactions with residents.

Assisting Maintenance Department with basic repairs and/or routine maintenance, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE NEEDED:

A valid driver's license issued by the PA Department of Transportation.

High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and vocational or on-the-job training for this position.

Valid PA pesticide applicator license.

One (1) year of experience performing basic custodial duties.

Ability to lift and move up to sixty (60) pounds.

Basic computer skills.

ABOUT LUTHER ACRES:

Luther Acres - located in the charming, historic town of Lititz - is a Continuing Care Retirement Community with a long history of providing excellent care and services. It is part of Luthercare, which is a not-for-profit, faith-based, and mission-driven organization. Luthercare provides a network of services through its full continuum of care with two communities in Lancaster County. With nearly 600 residents, Luther Acres offers independent living cottages and apartments, personal care apartments, and a skilled nursing Healthcare Center.

If this sounds like an organization you would like to be a part of, we invite you to apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. Luthercare is committed to providing a drug-free, tobacco-free, healthy, safe workplace for all team members.