Job Description
Job Description
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 an environment of 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. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.
What you'll get:
- Three major medical health insurance plans to choose from with dental and vision coverage at no additional cost (Free basic coverage for full-time team members!)
- Free short-term disability, life insurance, & access to our employee assistance program
- Steady work through any Hurricane, Pandemic, or other crises
- On-sight meal & uniform allowances
- Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days after your 90 days!
- Referral bonus program
- 403(b) retirement plan with up to a 6% matching
- Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
- Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products
- Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
The Grounds Department at Givens Estates, a continuing care retirement community in Asheville, is hiring for a full-time Landscape Crew Member to help support the department. The primary purpose of your position is to maintain the appearance of the campus so that it is presentable at all times and to assure that the highest degree of quality care will be provided to our residents and their surrounding environment. The schedule for this position is Monday - Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm.
What you'll do:
- Perform duties necessary to maintain an attractive and safe environment throughout campus
- Keep the campus clean and neat by picking up litter, fallen limbs, etc. and cleaning silt from curb
- Assist with turf maintenance, as needed, including trimming on banks and natural areas
- Keep shrub and flower beds clean, weeded, edged, and mulched
- Install and maintains trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plant material
- Properly maintains power equipment and hand tools, with the supervision of the Mechanic
- Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor
What you'll need:
- Must have, as a minimum, six months experience in a grounds worker capacity
- Must possess a valid North Carolina Driver’s License
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High School or GED equivalent is preferred
Compensation for this role is $20.00 - $21.50 per hour based on background and experience, plus our comprehensive benefits package!
Still curious about what Givens is all about? It's kind of a long story, but at our core, we're a senior housing organization with a lot of heart and committed to providing housing to seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds across WNC for more than 50 years. We already have five communities (three life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.