Groundskeeper at Plymouth Place in La Grange Park, IL

Apply Job Type Full-time Description There are lots of places you could work, right? But if you’re looking for a career you love in a community that is committed to supporting you, look no further than Plymouth Place™. As a three-time Certified Great Place to Work®, we are serious about creating a strong, opportunity-rich culture driven by a mission to provide an exceptional lifestyle for our residents. Here, you never work alone. You have a team working alongside you, a team that cares just as much about how you’re doing as what you’re doing. And we make your safety and well-being our priority—with vaccinated staff and residents, rest assured we stand by this commitment. Learn about Plymouth Place Benefit Packet offered to all Full-Time Employees: 2026 Benefit Guide here
We're Hiring a Groundskeeper! Shift: Tuesday - Saturday: 7:30 A.M. - 4 P.M. Job Summary: Responsible for cleaning, maintaining the landscape around the Main Building, Maintenance garage and parking areas. General clean up around entire site. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES: Employee will apply skills to ensure Person Centered Care as exhibited through our Pillars of Excellence: PEOPLE STEWARDSHIP SERVICE QUALITY GROWTH · Trim shrubs, bushes, ornamental trees, in planting areas around the Main Building, in accordance with accepted horticultural standards. · Plant and water flowers around Main Building in accordance with the grower’s recommendations. · Weed, cultivate and maintain planting beds around the Main Building on a weekly basis. · Water existing turf areas, as well as newly seeded and sod areas around entire campus in accordance with the specific grass species requirements. · Pick-up and dispose of papers, leaves, sticks and limbs from curbs, gutters and storm inlets on daily basis. · Conduct general pick-up and policing of campus grounds to preserve the aesthetic appearance of the property on a daily basis. · Participate in the removal of snow and ice and application of salt to roads and walks. · Clean cottage gutters in a safe and expeditious manner. · Assist in the assembly and relocation of furniture and equipment in a safe and expeditious manner and per manufacturer’s recommendations. · Set-up and breakdown of furniture and equipment for meetings and special events in a safe and expeditious manner. · Comply with applicable federal, state and local laws, rules, and regulations; maintains knowledge of and follows all Plymouth Place policies and procedures. · Maintain regular and punctual attendance at work and meetings. · Attends in-service and education programs. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines. Familiarity of building and grounds aesthetic for a facility. Knowledge of safe operation of hand and power tools and other power equipment per manufacturer’s recommendations and in accordance with the safety program. Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking skills. Ability to read, write and speak English sufficient to perform job duties and to interact and communicate with residents, families, and employees. Requirements High school diploma or general education degree (GED) required Valid driver's license required Must be at least 18 years old Plymouth Place is an Equal Employment Opportunity and E-Verify compliant Employer
Salary Description $18.10 - $21.37 per hour