Landscaper

About the role

Perform skilled grounds maintenance and landscaping work to maintain grounds and use power equipment including mower, aerator, blower, string trimmer, power trimmer, etc. Attend in-service training and education sessions as assigned or available.

Responsibilities

• Mow and edge lawns, sweep walkways as needed
• Participate in the planting of flowers and shrubs and flower bed maintenance as needed
• Maintain lawn and bed sprinkler systems and equipment as necessary
• Trim, prune and shape various trees, bushes, shrubs, and plants as directed
• Assure that walkways are clean and clear of all hazards
• Irrigate, apply herbicides, and fertilize lawn and shrub beds as needed
• Rake/blow and dispose of leaves
• Apply and spread bark dust to areas as needed or directed
• Help with snow and ice removal efforts during the winter months
• Dispose of yard and pruning debris as required
• Perform operational maintenance on grounds equipment and keep in good working order
• Perform specific work duties and responsibilities as assigned

Requirements

• Valid Oregon Driver License (will drive company vehicles)
• Experience in general landscape and ground maintenance preferred
• Pass comprehensive background check
• Ability to communicate, read and write effectively in English

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

• Work is primarily outdoors; moderate to heavy physical effort required
• Exposure to the elements (heat, cold, rain, snow)
• Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds
• Must be able to walk, stoop, stand, bend, and kneel for extended periods of time
• Expected exposure to chemicals related to maintenance of lawns and shrubs
• Must be able to set up and climb ladders safely and handle tools and equipment necessary for assigned work

Hospitality Focus

Dallas Retirement Village fully embraces a culture of hospitality and includes the following promises in all interpersonal interactions with residents, co-workers and guests:

• Greet residents, employees, and guests warmly, by name and with a smile
• Treat everyone with courteous respect
• Strive to anticipate resident, employee and guest needs and act accordingly
• Listen and respond enthusiastically in a timely manner
• Hold ourselves and one another accountable
• Embrace and value differences
• Make residents, employees and guests feel important
• Ask “Is there anything else I can do for you?”
• Maintain high levels of professionalism, both in conduct and appearance, at all times
• Pay attention to details