Objective

The primary objective of this position is the daily clean up of property, minor landscaping, fertiziling turf, basic building maintenance (light bulbs, clogged drains, etc) as well as preventative maintenance on building equipment, trash removal and material handling.

General Duties and Responsibilities

Operating within general guidelines and in accordance with the overall mission, vision and values of the organization, the incumbent will carry out and perform the basic functions of the position through planning, organizing, supervising, motivating, and functioning as directed.

Primary Job Duties

• Landscaping responsibilities including watering plants, fertilizing turf, planting annuals, minor tree trimming, spraying/removal of weeds, and other general landscaping responsibilities.
  
• Preventative maintenance of building equipment, i.e. furnace filters, emergency lights, batteries, etc.
• Moving items as needed, including boxes, furniture, and other miscellaneous items.
• Maintenance responsibilities including changing light bulbs, batteries, unclogging drains.
• Assisting residents in their maintenance requirements.
• Uses Peace Village tools and equipment, and drives Peace Village vehicles according to company safety policy, complies with all aspects of company safety policy at all times.
• Conducts regularly scheduled checks, inspections and preventative maintenance of all landscaping equipment.
• Sprays trees and shrubs, and applies supplemental liquid and dry nutrients to lawn and trees.
• Maintains job site staging areas are clean, safe and organized; ensures proper storage of supplies and that all equipment is in their designated locations.
• Assists with unloading of work trucks and delivery trucks.
• Communicates with Facilities Operation Supervisor on a regular basis regarding instruction, direction, workload, work schedule and job completion.
• Adheres to and complies with IDPH and OSHA standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• A high school diploma  required.
• Previous assisted living industry-related experience is preferred.
• Knowledge, skill and experience with landscaping techniques and equipment preferred.
• Must be safety and energy conscious.
• Ability to make sound decisions based on clinical judgement, established guidelines and individual circumstances.
• Ability to speak and understand English; excellent written and oral communications skills and ability to follow oral and written directions are essential.
• Possess full range of mobility in upper and lower body.
• The ability to deal with others in a diplomatic, tactful, and confidential manner is essential.
• Production of a reasonable quantity and quality of work, including accuracy and thoroughness.
• Ability to respond to supervision, instruction and work direction from the Director of Facilities Management in a timely manner.