Landscaping Estate Crew

Description

Greenacres Foundation (GAF):

Greenacres Foundation offers a variety of experiences for everyone. Our campuses are living classrooms, where programming can explore the arts, the natural environment, horsemanship, and generative agriculture. Whether it's an educational field trip, summer camps, arts experiences for all ages, farm-fresh products, or events which blend learning and celebration, a quality experience awaits every guest. Our team at Greenacres is passionate and dedicated to our Mission and brings inspiration to all our endeavors.

Our unwavering commitment shines through in how we embrace our values - Grace, Generative, Giving, Good Neighbor Policy, and Green. Our team always aims for excellence, prioritizing Quality, Quality, Quality (QQQ) in every endeavor. We thrive in a collaborative environment where teamwork leads to achievements. More than a workplace, Greenacres is a career, a lifestyle and a place to wholeheartedly embrace the Mission and Values set forth by our visionary Founders, Louis and Louise Nippert. Here, dedication isn't just a requirement; it's a way of life.

Summary:

The Estate Crew role is responsible for mowing, performing landscape maintenance tasks, and handling all grounds-related duties at Greenacres with the utmost quality and efficiency.

Responsibilities: 

• Seasonal maintenance of landscape beds throughout all Greenacres sites.
• Mulching of landscape beds.
• Ensure proper plant watering schedules.
• Prune trees, shrubs, and plants to ensure healthy growth and aesthetic appeal.
• Clean and maintain outdoor seating and common spaces.
• Assist with snow removal, salting, and ice management during winter months.
• Operate vehicles and powered equipment, such as trucks, utility vehicles, tractors, mowers and trimmers.
• Mow and trim lawns using power mowers and trimmers.
• Provide proper upkeep of trees, shrubs and gardens which can includes trimming, planting and weeding.
• Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, chain saws, hedge or brush trimmers or axes.
• Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fences and other grounds features.
• Seasonally maintain grounds around facilities to include the removal of brush, tree limbs, and leaves
• Learn grounds department operating procedures.
• Provide support services for foundation events which may include: set up, clean up, parking attendant.
• Provide support services to other departments for the advancement of the mission.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

•  0-3 years landscape maintenance experience.
• Experience in operating mowers, trimmers and other pertinent equipment is preferred
• Able to work effectively with individuals of differing knowledge and background.
• Ability to perform essential job functions, including lifting up to 50 pounds and prolonged standing, walking, sitting, and working in varied indoor and outdoor environments, with or without reasonable accommodation
• Highly motivated and self-driven individual with attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task with the assistance of facilities manager.
• Valid Ohio driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass a drug screen, BCI/FBI background check and physical as required.
• Superior customer service skills.
• Punctual and dependable.
• Polite and courteous with a ‘how can I help” attitude.
• Ability to internalize and reflect our values: QQQ, Grace, Green, Giving, Generative and Good Neighbor Policy.

Why Choose Us?

As a company, we invest in our employees in all aspects of their life. We believe that the health and welfare of yourself and your family are very important. Listed below, you will find some of our top benefits and perks.

• Market Competitive Salary
• Generous PTO Package
• 10 Paid Holidays
• Paid Family Medical Leave
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance Plans
• Employer funded Simplified Employee Pension Plan
• Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Fun & Engaging Culture
• Ongoing training, education, and industry partnerships that allow you to be up to speed on the latest innovations,      technologies and processes.

Greenacres Foundation is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.