Groundskeeper

GroundskeeperLuxury Senior Living Communities in Kendall, Coral Gables & Homestead is looking for a Groundskeeper for its Palace Renaissance & Royale Assisted Living & Catered Living Community, located at 11355 SW 84th Street Miami, FL 33173. CARF Accredited, Rated #1 in the US of all communities surveyed by CARF, 2016. The #1 priority of this position is to maintain the lawns and gardens of the Palace in a neat, well-trimmed and attractive fashion as well as maintain both indoor and outside plants according to season availability. Essential duties and responsibilities include: Clean and sweep all outside walkways, driveways and patio areas. Empty all outside trash containers. Cut and trim grass, hedges, trees and plants as needed. Qualifications: A high school degree or equivalent is preferred. Must know how to operate machinery necessary for job duties to be carried out; may include, but not limited to lawnmowers, weed-whackers and sharp tools for trimming and cutting. Must possess the ability to follow oral and written instructions in the English language. Spanish preferred. The ideal candidate: Is responsible, outgoing, punctual, quick on the feet and resourceful. Is flexible as to work schedule. Must be available to work on weekends, holidays, and in emergency situations. Can work under pressure and multi-task. Is self-motivated with a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently AND as a team member.