Job Application for Landscape Crew Member at Givens Communities

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 Diversity 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
Boot & uniform allowances
Paid time off (PTO) w/ immediate access to 5 PTO days before 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
Over 5 miles of hiking trails to explore and access to our brand new fitness center and pool
Fast-growing nonprofit with tons of advancement opportunities
Plus so much more!

Givens Estates, a nationally recognized nonprofit life plan community (continuing care retirement community), located on 215 acres in Asheville, is seeking a full-time, year-round Landscape Crew Member. Reporting to the Landscape Crew Leader, this position will help maintain the appearance of our beautiful 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 is four ten hour days, Monday through Thursday, 7am - 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
Willingness to work outside, whether rain or shine
Be on call for snow/tree removal in inclement weather
Keep shrub and flower beds clean, weeded, edged, and mulched
Apply proper Integrated Pest Management techniques
Prunes shrubs and trees
Apply fertilizers and pesticides
Remove fallen leaves
Assist as directed with snow and ice removal
Install and maintains trees, shrubs, and herbaceous plant material
Properly maintains power equipment and hand tools, with the supervision of the Mechanic

What you'll need:

Valid North Carolina Driver’s License
At least six months experience in a grounds worker capacity
Exemplary work ethic and eagerness to learn
Willingness to work in all weather conditions
High School or equivalent is preferred
Additional Technical or Vocational desirable but not required

Compensation: $19.00 – $20.50 per hour based on skills & 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. We already have four communities (two life plan communities and two affordable communities) with plans for many more in the coming years.

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***Please be advised, the position you are applying for may require COVID-19 testing upon hire and weekly thereafter until we receive further guidance from the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) and Buncombe County Health Department. Team members in these areas are provided with adequate PPE (personal protective equipment) to perform the functions of this position safely.***

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