Grounds Associate

Job Details Job Location: 57 Interlaken Rd. - Stockbridge, MA Salary Range: $19.00 - $20.00 Hourly Grounds Associate POSITION SUMMARY The Ground Associate works as a member of the Facilities and Grounds team and is a key player in our environmental stewardship strategies. The role is responsible for performing diversified maintenance and improvements year-round on Kripalu's grounds, roadways, parking lots, gardens, nature trails, and lakefront property. The ideal candidate is a reliable and committed team player, who also works well independently. Snow plowing experience is essential in this role, as well as the ability to use all necessary landscape tools and equipment properly and safely. A candidate with experience in gardening and farming, who takes pride in their work is desirable. SCHEDULE Monday-Friday 7am to 3:30pm * Note hours may change due to seasonal weather needs ACCOUNTABILITIES/RESPONSIBILITIES * Performs all aspects of grounds, and landscape maintenance including but not limited to lawn mowing, snow plowing, upkeep of gardens, shrubbery, trees, hedges, and wildlife management. * Maintains gardens, trimming, weeding, edging, pruning. etc. * Plows and is responsible for snow removal in winter months using plow trucks, snow blowers and shovels. * Performs all duties while safely operating grounds; keeping equipment such as mowers, tractors, handheld trimmers, saws, in accordance with prescribed job requirements & safety guidelines. * Performs other maintenance duties assigned. CORE COMPETENCIES * Demonstrates commitment to valuing equity, diversity and contributing to an inclusive environment. * Possesses strong core ethics, integrity, and values consistent with Kripalu's organizational principles. * Builds effective relationships, identifies internal and external customer expectations, sees issues from their point of view; offers practical, mutually beneficial recommendations, solutions, and ideas. * Willingness and ability to be agile in work, supporting across own department as well as across the organization as needed. * Demonstrates the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform required job elements to established standards, remaining current regarding development and trends in areas of expertise. * Embraces experiences as learning opportunities. * Accepts responsibility for personal and professional learning and growth. * Models the values of Kripalu including service, presence, inquiry, compassion, practice, and integrity. MINIMAL QUALIFICATIONS * High school diploma or the equivalent * 1-2 years of related experience in grounds maintenance * Must have a valid driver's license and a clean driving record * Ability to lift up to 50 pounds frequently BENEFITS (Start Day One of Employment) * Health Insurance * Dental Insurance * Vacation, Sick, & Personal Time, Paid Holidays * Vision * 403b Retirement Plan * Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Accounts * Company Paid Short- and Long-Term Disability * Company Paid $50,000 Life Insurance Policy * Free Meals in the Kripalu Dining Hall * Discounted Purchases in the Kripalu Shop and for Healing Arts Services * Yoga Classes, and the opportunity to participate in Kripalu Programs

Created: 2024-10-31