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Join our team as a Grounds Worker II, where you will help maintain all exterior areas of the community, ensuring a beautiful and safe environment for our residents.

Compensation: Starting at $15.00/hour, Commensurate with experience

What we offer

• A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
• Medical, dental and vision packages, including an annual reimbursement for qualified wellness expenses, personal health coaching and telemedicine options
• PTO Plans, PLUS company paid volunteer hours for eligible team members, in accordance with applicable state law
• 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match
• Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all team members over 18 years of age
• 30% discount on food and drinks at on-site dining venues, plus additional healthy choice meal options at discounted prices
• Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!

How you will make an impact

• Maintenance of all lawns, trees, gardens and shrubbery
• Upkeep of all exterior areas; including trash removal, weeding, pet stations, dog runs, fencing, etc.
• Installation and maintenance of exterior signs
• Assistance to residents with gardening
• Assistance in the snow removal of the community
• Assistance in the maintenance of all associated equipment
• Identification of Horticultural related problems and treatment recommendations

What you will need

• Minimum of 3 years of landscaping or grounds experience
• Valid driver’s license is required if operating Community vehicles
• Be able to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• May be required to work a non-standard schedule. In addition, maybe assigned an on-call schedule as needed.
• May be required to attend a Horticulture program

Please note that specific state regulations and requirements may be applicable. These regulations take precedence over the requirements outlined in the job description.

Tallgrass Creek is a beautiful 65-acre continuing care retirement community located in Overland Park, Missouri, just minutes from the Kansas-Missouri border. We’re part of a growing national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living, one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Tallgrass Creek helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow.

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.