Turf Crew Member - FT

Why Join Givens?

Givens Communities continues to be a positive force and advocate for older adults. We have a mission to expand the possibilities of aging by improving lives through communities, services, and outreach. Givens Communities promotes Inclusion and Belonging by aligning our words with actions so that everyone is welcomed and treated with dignity and respect. We continuously look for innovative approaches to achieve our sustainability goals and practices to protect our natural resources. Our collective mindset is to ensure the communities remain forward thinking and progressive as our residents seek a purpose-driven life.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties necessary to maintain an attractive and safe environment throughout campus
• Assist with turf maintenance, as needed, including trimming on banks and natural areas
• Assist in the management and identification of turf grass and its related pests
• Possess the ability to use mowers, trimmers, blowers, etc.
• Apply fertilizers and pesticides with guidance from the Turf Crew Leader
• Properly maintain power equipment and hand tools, with the supervision of the Mechanic
• Keep shrub and flower beds clean, weeded, edged, and mulched
• Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

Requirements

• High School GED equivalent is preferred
• Must have, as a minimum, six months experience in a grounds worker capacity
• Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License

Qualifications

• Previous experience with zero turn mowers, weed eaters, backpack blowers, leaf removal, and bed edging not required, but strongly preferred

Benefits

• Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost
• Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
• Paid time off (PTO), shift differential pay, & referral bonus program
• 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
• Education assistance & professional development opportunities
• Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products

Pay

$20.00 - $21.50 per hour, based on background and experience, plus our comprehensive benefits package!

Schedule

Schedule for this position is Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm, however, there is also a possibility of a 4 day work week, working 10 hour days as well.