Job Description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Join our team as a Landscaper and transform outdoor spaces in a peaceful retirement community! Bring your landscaping skills to enhance nature's beauty, create relaxing environments, and enrich the lives of our residents in a fulfilling, rewarding role.

Landscaper

Starting at $17.26 an hour

Available Schedule (Subject to Change):

Full Time / Monday-Friday / 6am-230pm

Location:

Royal Oaks Retirement Community

10015 W. Royal Oak Road

Sun City, AZ 85351

Cross streets are 99th and Grand Avenue

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Position Summary:

Under the supervision of the Landscaping Supervisor, performs custodial and maintenance duties for grounds, pools and street landscaping. Performs semi-skilled work that is generally routine and repetitive in nature and follows an established pattern.

Brief Overview of Major Duties (please see below for full job description):

Cuts lawns, using mower; trims and edges around walkways, flower beds, and walls.
Cleans grounds and removes litter from walkways, streets, and patios.
May repair fences, gates, walls and walkways, using carpentry and masonry tools.
Maintain clean drainage ditches and culverts.
Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs, using shears, pruner, or chain saw.
Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.
Operates and performs maintenance on power lawn mowers, spreader, edger, weed cutter and street sweeper such as changing oil, adjusting and lubricating parts.
Performs irrigation techniques using sprinklers, hoses and flooding methods. Troubleshoots and makes necessary repairs to the sprinkler system as needed.
Digs up ground for flower beds, ditches, and holes for sign posts.
May operate equipment such as street sweeper equipment.
Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.
Will be required to operate/drive a golf cart for the purpose of transporting supplies around campus as needed. This may also include transporting employees, residents and/or guests when needed. .
Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Hiring Process:

Pre-employment Drug Screening
Criminal Background Check
Motor Vehicle Record Check
Adult Protective Services (APS) Registry Check
Employment Verification
TB Testing
Royal Oaks is a Drug Free Workplace. Royal Oaks conducts pre-employment, random and reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with its drug-free workplace policy and has designated certain positions as safety-sensitive. Royal Oaks' general hiring policy does not discriminate against registered medical marijuana cardholders. However, in accordance with A.R.S. 23-493.06 Royal Oaks may decline to employ or to continue to employ persons in safety-sensitive positions based on the results of drug testing.
Royal Oaks does not discriminate in hiring or employment against holders of Arizona's Medical Marijuana card, although we do prohibit marijuana use on premise. Although Arizona has legalized recreational marijuana use as well as medical use, the law creates no employment protections for applicants or employees who are recreational marijuana users. Royal Oaks will require a drug screen for all applicants who accept a job offer and may decline those applicants who are positive for marijuana without a Medical Marijuana card. Royal Oaks will continue to prohibit all employees from using, selling, possessing, or being impaired by marijuana in the workplace and while on duty.

We offer the following benefits:

Medical/Vision/Dental for full time positions (Aetna)
403(b) Retirement Plan
FREE Fitness Program available to all staff members
Paid Time Off
Volunteer Time Off, donate your time to help others without dipping into your PTO
Covered parking
20% off meals
Free Starbucks Coffee
Scholarship Program
Employee Referral Bonus
Free membership to onsite Fitness Facility including Olympic size indoor pool and work-out equipment
Annual Shoe Reimbursement
Uniform (for many positions)
Growth opportunities!
Many more perks!

Royal Oaks Awards:

2024 Senior Care's Best Places to Work from WeCare Connect
2022 ICAA NuStep Beacon Award / Top 25 'Best in Wellness' Senior Living Communities in North America-2021 National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), GOLD AWARD - Category 55+ Design Awards / Best Service Enriched Community on the Boards Inspirata Pointe at Royal Oaks

Requirements

Required Skills/Abilities:

Has knowledge of the standard practices and methods of the landscaping trade.

Skill in the use and care of equipment and tools used in the landscaping trade.

Preferably has knowledge on using iPad. Training will be provided.

Has ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures

Is organized, able to multi-task, think creatively and adapt to different situations.

Must be able to complete training on computer and/or other devices.

Maintain competency in the position and knowledge of trade/industry advances and new technologies.

Must be able to effectively communicate in English with all levels of staff, residents, and guests.

Education and Experience:

Preferably has a high school diploma or GED equivalent.

Preferably has one year of experience in the landscaping trade.

Licenses and Certifications:

Has current, valid driver's license. Driving record must meet the criteria set forth by Royal Oaks' insurance carrier.

Physical Requirements:

Is able to carry/lift/push/pull up to 50 pounds.

May need to operate a fire extinguisher.

Is able to assist in evacuation procedures.

See additional Physical/Cognitive Requirements & Work Environment information below.

FULL JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Summary:

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

Cuts lawns, using mower; trims and edges around walkways, flower beds, and walls.

Cleans grounds and removes litter from walkways, streets, and patios.

May repair fences, gates, walls and walkways, using carpentry and masonry tools.

Maintain clean drainage ditches and culverts.

Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs, using shears, pruner, or chain saw.

Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.

Operates and performs maintenance on power lawn mowers, spreader, edger, weed cutter and street sweeper such as changing oil, adjusting and lubricating parts.

Performs irrigation techniques using sprinklers, hoses and flooding methods. Troubleshoots and makes necessary repairs to the sprinkler system as needed.

Digs up ground for flower beds, ditches, and holes for sign posts.

May operate equipment such as street sweeper equipment.

Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices.

Will be required to operate/drive a golf cart for the purpose of transporting supplies around campus as needed. This may also include transporting employees, residents and/or guests when needed. .

Full understanding of residents' rights, including the right to be free of restraints and free of abuse. Is responsible for promptly reporting to the Director of Health and Residential Services or President/CEO incidents or evidence of resident abuse or a violation of residents' rights.

Protects and promotes resident rights, including confidentially, privacy, dignity, and freedom from abuse.

Maintains the comfort, privacy, confidentiality and dignity of each resident in the delivery of services. Interacts with residents in a manner that displays warmth and promotes a caring environment.

Maintains confidentiality for residents to meet HIPAA guidelines.

Ensures organizational and departmental policies, procedures, and guidelines, as well as federal, state, and local regulations are met and followed.

Assists in maintaining a safe, neat, and clean environment. Reports all deficiencies to the appropriate person, such as equipment problems, need for repair or special needs of residents.

Performs all job responsibilities in accordance with prescribed safety and infection control procedures without causing harm or risk to self, others or property.

Has ability to read, understand, follow and enforce safety procedures.

Attends and participates in training activities, meetings, and seminars as required.

Exhibits qualities of a team player, interacts courteously and appropriately, maintains a positive attitude. Addresses problems and conflicts in a professional and respectful manner.

Demonstrates excellent customer service etiquette with all levels of staff, residents, and guests.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None