Grounds Mechanic

At Westminster Canterbury of Richmond, you can learn, grow and make a lasting impact on residents and families. You’ll experience the support of a collaborative work environment and a sense of collegiality unlike any other. Westminster Canterbury Richmond opened in 1975 and is a premier continuing care retirement community known for its tradition of service excellence and as a leader in senior services. Our staff is a diverse group of approximately 700 professionals committed to supporting our community and upholding the mission and values of the organization. The community is home to approximately 1,000 senior adults and offers a vibrant lifestyle, engaging activities, exceptional services and amenities, and an onsite Child Development Center with intergenerational programming.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the cleanliness of the facilities and grounds by providing necessary care for lawns, trees, shrubs, parking lots and roadways in accordance with WCR policies and procedures
• Perform light preventative maintenance on all equipment and components
• Follow all safety rules and regulations in performing work assignments
• Complete light maintenance tasks as assigned on grounds as well as inside structures
• Provide trash removal duties from resident homes as required
• Additional duties as assigned

Requirements

Equipment

• Ladders, shovels and rakes (small hand tools)
• Vehicles (truck, gator, golf cart, tractor)
• Lawn equipment (mowers, leaf blowers, edgers, snow blowers and other snow removal equipment)
• Gardening tools (trimmers, chain saws, tillers)
• Baling and compacting equipment

Physical Requirements

• Extensive periods of physical activity
• Ability to lift 25 pounds without assistance, 26+ pounds with manual or mechanical assistance
• Ability to push/pull up to 25 pounds unassisted
• Ability to climb a ladder
• Ability to push a lawn mower, snow blower or wheelbarrow
• Ability to shovel snow, rake leaves
• Ability to work in all weather conditions

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to communicate effectively; to collaborate with team members and other departments
• Ability to read work assignments and to communicate with residents/staff through verbal and written instructions
• Ability to work with or without direct supervision
• Ability to operate equipment and small tools safely

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalency or combination of education and experience to fulfill requirements and essential duties of the position
• One to two years directly related work experience

Qualifications

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• OSHA Certification
• Valid Driver’s License in the State of Virginia with a minimum age 21 to drive for the organization

Desired Education and Experience

• Experience working with seniors
• Previous healthcare experience

Skills

• Exceptional customer service skills and the desire to work in an environment with high standards and expectations
• Caring and compassion to residents, families, staff and guests
• Dedication and compliance with attendance policies
• Ability to take the initiative, a self starter
• Personal effectiveness
• Is visible and accessible to customers

Benefits

• Gated community with 24-hour security and free covered parking
• Comprehensive benefits package including health, vision, dental, life insurance and company paid short/long term disability insurance
• Financial Wellness: Access earnings ahead of pay day with Branch; 403(b) tax-deferred retirement savings plan with company match and eligibility for additional annual core contribution; HSA/FSA tax-advantaged accounts; PTO Sell Back benefit
• Paid Time Off: Can be earned by both full and part-time employees
• Work Life Balance: Full time/Day hours (or Part time/shift hours)
• Total Wellness support for mind, body and spirit through Employee Assistance Program, employee fitness and onsite wellness offerings, and pastoral care programming and support
• On-Site Amenities: Fitness center with pool and group fitness classes, on-site banking, employee dining room, coffee shop and salon
• Award-winning Child Development Center offering early childhood education and care for infants through school-age programs with waitlist priority and generous employee discount for both full and part-time employees
• Educational Assistance: Tuition scholarship opportunities for full-time, part-time and PRN employees

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $18.14 to $23.80. Actual compensation depends on experience, skills, and internal equity.

Schedule

Full Time, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m., Monday–Friday, with weekend rotational on-call duties possible.