Illuminus is seeking someone who takes pride in maintaining high standards of excellence in all aspects of grounds maintenance to join our team as a Grounds Lead . In this role, you will responsible for overseeing and maintaining the grounds and exterior of buildings including ensuring all landscaping, lawn care and general outdoor maintenance. This role is based out of Fitchburg, WI and will include travel to Illuminus communities.

Summary

• Maintains and actively promotes effective communication with all individuals.
• Maintains a positive image of the entity in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.
• Responsible for on-call services, as assigned.
• Maintains all campus grounds and other properties as assigned guided by principles of cleanliness, safety and aesthetics. Removes garbage/debris from grounds, maintains/cleans the exteriors of buildings, outdoor structures and outdoor furniture, monitors/maintains sidewalks, parking lots, drives, lighting, etc. for safety concerns.
• Plants, waters, fertilizes, weeds, deadheads/prunes and/or divides all bulbs, annuals, perennials, ornamental grasses, shrubs, trees and indoor plants as needed.
• Prunes trees and shrubs in the correct season and manner appropriate for species/location, monitoring hazardous and dead trees/shrubs and performing/coordinating removal.
• Installs/manages seasonal displays including seasonal flowers/plants, autumn displays, and holiday lighting.
• Applies herbicide, fertilizer, other pesticides as needed; removes and/or treats with herbicide all unwanted vegetation such as weeds and invasive species.
• Maintains all campus water features and storm water systems. Keeps detailed records of any maintenance or inspections.
• Maintains turf on all campus grounds, including turf repair, seeding/over-seeding, aerating, dethatching, fertilizing, watering, mowing and edging/trimming.
• Facilitates resident gardening on campuses.
• Responsible for on-call services as assigned. Performs snow removal on all campus grounds.
• Maintains all campus grounds equipment to comply with applicable codes and regulations. Operates landscape equipment as needed to perform required tasks.
• Provides daily work direction to the seasonal grounds employees.
• Manages, oversees, coordinates, reviews and evaluates work performed by contractors and facilities services staff related to snow removal and winter weather response as well as work to the exterior of the buildings.
• Maintains effective communication with residents/tenants, patients/clients and family members/personal representatives.
• Responsible for maintaining a positive image of the entity in the community keeping in alignment with our mission, vision, and values.
• Will abide by all policies and procedures as outlined in the employee handbook and complete other assignments as assigned.
• Performs other duties, as assigned.

• At least 18 years of age. High school degree (or equivalent) required.
• 3 - 4 years of experience with grounds related equipment.
• Valid driver's license in good standing.
• Previous leadership, including informal leadership preferred.
• Commitment to quality programs and services for the residents/patients/clients.
• Excellent communications and human relation skills.
• Ability to relate well to the residents/patients/clients, family members / personal representatives.
• Ability to maintain and protect the confidentiality of information.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make sound decisions and exhibit flexibility when needed.
• Ability to understand & retain instruction, organize and delegate tasks.
• Ability to perform minor carpentry, painting and use of hand and power tools including routine plumbing repairs and mechanical equipment repairs.
• Ability to organize and supervise grounds staff, summer interns, volunteers and outside contractors.

If you are a highly motivated individual with a passion for people and a desire to make a difference, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. We invite you to apply today or visit our website for more information. We'd look forward to meeting you!

Illuminus is a faith-based, not-for-profit senior living management company dedicated to serving older adults and families throughout the Midwest with skill and compassion. We own or manage over a dozen communities in Wisconsin and beyond, offering independent senior housing, assisted living and memory care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation, low-income senior housing, home health and hospice services via Commonheart, management support and consulting.

The people of Illuminus are not just our colleagues, our employees, our residents—they are our parents, our grandparents, our partners, ourselves. We serve others with gratitude, dignity, hope and purpose. We believe that the right care can and will transform us all.