Location:

Tallgrass Creek is a beautiful 65-acre continuing care retirement community located in Overland Park, just minutes from Kansas City and the Kansas and Missouri border. We’re part of a growing network of communities managed and developed by Erickson Senior Living, a national provider of senior living and health care with campuses in 11 states—and growing. 

We are hiring a YEAR-ROUND Grounds Worker for our award-winning community. The Grounds Worker is a member of the General Services Grounds Department and will assist the Maintenance Mechanic and Grounds Supervisor on the maintenance of all exterior areas.

Monday-Friday ONLY. Weekends off!

Compensation: Commensurate with experience $15.50 - $19.00 per hour. Sign-on bonus of $1,500!

How you will make an impact:

• Assist in the maintenance of landscaping.
• Upkeep all exterior areas, including trash removal, weeding, pet stations, dog runs, fencing, etc.
• Install and maintain exterior signs
• Assist residents with gardening.
• Assists in the snow removal of the community and maintenance of equipment.

What we offer: 

• Competitive benefits packages including medical, dental, vision, and PTO in accordance with applicable state law.
• 401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible.
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.
• Discounted meals in our restaurants
• Gated community with 24/7 security
• Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices
• A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.
• Education assistance, certification reimbursement, and student loan refinancing partnership programs are available.

What you will need:

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum one-year applicable work experience preferred.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Ability to use required equipment and implement all plans formulated by Grounds Management.
• A valid driver’s license is required.
• May be required to work a non-standard schedule. In addition, maybe assigned an on-call schedule as needed.

Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, veteran status, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or any other category protected by federal, state or local law.