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. Purpose. Passion. Possibilities.

Join Our Team And Benefit From

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
Educational assistance & professional development opportunities
Flexible spending account (FSA) & access to AFLAC & Prudential Life insurance products

Givens Estates a nonprofit continuing care retirement community, is looking for a full-time Landscape Crew Member to join our Grounds Team. The primary purpose of this position is to maintain the appearance of the campus so that it is presentable at all times and to help assure the highest degree of quality care is provided to 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
Assist with turf maintenance, as needed, including trimming on banks and natural areas
Keep shrub and flower beds clean, weeded, edged, and mulched
Remove fallen leaves
Prunes shrubs and trees with the guidance of the Landscape Crew Member
Assist as directed with snow and ice removal and other severe-weather response activities
Install and maintain trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plant material
Properly operate and maintain power equipment and hand tools, with support from the Mechanic or other authorized staff as needed
Perform any other duties and/or tasks that may be assigned on an as-needed basis by an authorized supervisor

What You'll Need

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

Compensation 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.

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