Grounds Supervisor

2 weeks ago

Alexandria, United States Goodwin House Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Celebrated as the #1 Top Workplace in the D.C. region for 2023 by The Washington Post, Goodwin Living is more than a team – it's a global family of individuals who represent more than 65 countries.

Why Our Team Members Vote Us #1

Goodwin Living ranks #1 thanks to team members who respond to an annual survey conducted by a neutral, third-party resource. Here are some reasons they honor us with this ranking:

Embracing Diversity: Our strength is in our diverse team from over 65 countries, fostering an inclusive and vibrant culture that values every voice.

Growth and Opportunities: We bolster personal and professional development, offering myriad opportunities, from on-the-job training to mentorship programs and financial support, to help you reach your full potential.

Valuing Our Team Members: By prioritizing team member satisfaction, we create a fulfilling work environment with competitive benefits, work-life balance, and recognition programs, ensuring our team feels appreciated and valued.

About the Position

This position is a hands-on supervisory position primarily responsible for the supervision, budget, contracts, and grounds maintenance of the facility grounds areas for Goodwin House Alexandria. Other duties may be assigned during inclement weather.

Job Duties

  • Design, plan, implement the installation of landscape scenes, such as plant trees, shrubs, grass, retaining blocks, flower beds, water fountains, etc.

  • Monitor plant life on grounds for health, stability, appropriate care and makes appropriate / suitable changes.

  • Provide supervisory responsibilities with GHA grounds personnel in directing and coordinating daily assignments, conducting annual evaluations, enforcing progressive discipline, filling vacancies, and monitoring grounds budget.

    • Develop Grounds budget for each fiscal year and monitor operational and Capital Improvement budgets monthly.

  • Oversee day to day operations of grounds contractor.

  • Write RFP, obtain proposals, recommend and enforce contracted services of grounds/landscaping to ensure contract requirements are fulfilled and quality management is attained. Work in gardens daily as weather permits, planting, weeding, trimming, adding mulch, water foliage as necessary, prune and trim shrubs as needed.

  • Operate, troubleshoot and maintain campus irrigation system and sprinkler heads, recommending contract resource as needed.

    • Create and maintain summer watering schedule for all plants and trees.

  • Patrol visitor and employee sections of the parking lots and the grounds for trash or debris; empty trash receptacles on a daily or as needed basis to maintain clean appearance including the Beauregard Street bus stop and public trash receptacle(s) in front of The Spire.

  • Annually in the spring prepare/provide hoses and water supply in various locations for residential use for the spring, summer and fall seasons and winterize the same in early October.

    • Report/repair leaking non-functioning hose bibs to supervisor and follow up to ensure timely repairs are completed.

  • Serve as staff liaison to resident grounds and beautification committee.

    • Assist residents with special garden projects, garden boxes, and personal house plants, etc.

  • Maintains supply of doggie bags in stock and in the dispenser for Doggie Park and other locations throughout the community.

  • Provides information to supervisor of any concrete, asphalt repairs throughout the community.

  • During periods of inclement weather, work on other projects as assigned by the Director.

    • Assist Maintenance staff with snow removal operations..

Job Requirements

  • Two-year minimum of knowledge, training or education in horticulture for the care, planting and maintenance of flowers, ornamental plants, shrubbery and trees.

  • Three years minimum experience in commercial landscaping, design, layout and construction, and irrigation systems.

  • Knowledge of pesticides, herbicides, fertilizers and various products used in grounds maintenance through training or experience

  • Must possess ability to deal tactfully with residents, staff, visitors, and guests.

  • Must have a valid driver’s license with insurable driving record.

  • Must speak, read, and write English proficiently.

A sampling of our many benefits

We’ve got you covered with incredible benefits, whether you work full-time, part-time, or PRN (as needed). Here’s a glimpse of what we offer to Full-Time team members:

  • Paid Time Off
  • Health Insurance
  • DailyPay: Work and get paid the same day
  • Tuition Assistance for Career Development
  • Financial assistance with U.S. Citizenship application or DACA Renewal
  • Tutoring for ESL, Citizenship Test & GED
  • Staff Emergency Grants
  • Retirement Plan- 401(k)
  • Free Meals, Access to a Fitness Center, Pool, and More

About Goodwin Living

At Goodwin Living, we can all find work with purpose As a nonprofit senior living and healthcare organization based in Alexandria, Virginia, we are driven by our mission: to support, honor and uplift the lives of older adults and those who care for them. Our commitment to our team members is written directly into that statement. We create an enriching and supportive work environment that has inspired our team members to vote us into the Washington Post Top Workplace rankings since 2019, and they made us #1 in 2023

Goodwin Living is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an AARP Employer Pledge Signer. We take pride in our inclusive work culture that values diversity and fosters talent. With us, you are more than just a team member; you are part of a community committed to excellence and continuous learning.

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