Rockwood at Whitworth is looking for an experienced landscaper. This is a full-time, year-round position. Our campus sits on 9 beautiful acres with 27 houses and duplexes, an independent living apartment building and an assisted living building. Our Landscaping crew consists of 1 full-time landscaper and 1 seasonal employee to assist in the day-to-day activities.
Pay Range: $19.00 – $21.00 per hour
Shift Type: Monday – Friday 7:00AM-3:30PM
Job Functions
- Full Time Landscaper (year-round)
- Responsible for oversee the seasonal employee
- Meet with Residents that are moving into our community to see what changes will be made to their landscape
- Prunes trees, bushes and shrubs
- Replace dead and dying plants
- Perform re-landscaping where required
- Meet with contractors
- Help prepare annual budget
- Provide guidance on plants and their care
- Oversee sprinkler system installation and repair, including sprinkler blow-outs and start-ups
- Oversee annual flower planting
- Oversee Christmas lighting
- Organizing work orders, providing follow-up and excellent customer service
- Snow and ice removal
Requirements
- High school or equivalent (Required)
- Horticulture degree or certificate (Preferred, not required)
- Working with the Senior Adult Population: 2 years (Preferred)
- Landscaping: 5 years (Required)
- Horticulture: 2 years (Preferred)
- Knowledge of tools, equipment, techniques, skills, materials, and methods of landscaping and maintenance of lawns and formal plantings
- Ability to lead, plan, and organize the work
- Valid driver’s license and insurance
Benefits
All employees regularly scheduled to work at least 30 hours a week and completed our waiting period are eligible for the following benefits:
- Medical/Dental/Vision & TruHear Insurance
- Paid Sick Leave and Vacation – available after 90-days of service
- 6 Paid Holidays and 2 Personal days per calendar year after 90-days of service
- Holiday pay
- Flex Spending Accounts
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- 403(B) with match and no waiting period to begin deferrals
- Group Life Insurance & AD&D
- Voluntary Life Insurance & AD&D
- Critical Illness
- Critical Accident
- Identity Theft Protection Assistance
- Pet Insurance
- Jury Duty, Bereavement Leave, Pet Bereavement, Personal Leave, Family Leave, and Military Leave
Additional perks include:
- Free soup and discounted meal prices
- Food Pantry, Free/Discreet
- Employee Financial Assistance Fund (Rockwood Residents’ Foundation Benefits)
- Continuing Education Scholarships (Rockwood Residents’ Foundation Benefits)
- Sponsorship opportunities for Nursing Assistant Certification
- Employee Bus Pass Program – Deep discount
- Free Fitness Center access for employees and a guest on campus
- Employee Health and Wellness Program [participation results in discounted monthly insurance premiums]
- Payroll deductions for coffee and meals at our restaurants
- Ability to purchase discounted Premiere Movie Passes
- Employee Appreciation Events
- Years of Service Celebrations and Awards
- Referral Programs
- Free Flu Shot
- Free Hepatitis B Vaccine
- Free parking
- Open Door Philosophy
- Encourage and support promotions from within
- On demand pay accessible as soon as you earn it through hours worked
Environment: Fair, fun, kind, caring, safe, diverse, family-like atmosphere, collaborative
