Maintenance Groundskeeper

Company: Genacross
Location: Oregon
Posted on: January 22, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Maintenance Groundskeeper Pay rate between $18-20/hour Pay rate based on experience Genacross Lutheran Services, a faith-based nonprofit organization, for over 160 years, has provided compassionate care and support to individuals, families, and communities in need. Genacross Team Members put our mission into action every day, using their skills, talents, and passion, to serve the needs of our community with exceptional care, innovation, and support. What will I do as a Maintenance Groundskeeper with Genacross? Work with Site Managers and Director of Maintenance to turn around apartments in 10 days to maintain maximum occupancy. Maintains compliance with HUD/ADA/OASHA/NFPA Building regulations under the direction of Senior Management. Places orders, obtains competitive pricing on purchases and services. Accurately codes and forwards invoices promptly. Assists Director of Maintenance/Executive Director in preparation of annual budget. Completes work orders within 72 hours of receipt. Works in cooperation with Site Managers and Service Coordinator in serving residents. Refers resident issues to the Site Manager and Service Coordinator. Works with vendors and contractors when at Housing Site. Posts and maintains regular scheduled office hours. Office is open during these times except when approved by Sr. Mgmt. Follow guidelines for funding sources on groundskeeping and maintain the upkeep of the Housing Sites. Completes plumbing, painting, electrical work, minor construction, dry wall work, landscaping, and trash removal at housing sites. Maintains and upkeeps required maintenance logs. Maintenance Groundskeeper Requirements : A minimum of 2 years' experience of maintenance/groundskeeping experience. Requires strong oral and written communication skills including the ability to interact with Senior Executives. Understands directions, communicates and responds to inquiries promptly; has excellent human relation skills. Physical demands are primarily moderate in nature with lifting less than fifty pounds; sitting, reaching, handling, fingering, talking, hearing and seeing. Regional travel will be necessary in this role. Working conditions are both inside and outside. Sometimes in inclement weather. The principal contacts for this position will include Housing Services executive management and outside vendors and business representatives. On call weekdays and some weekend is necessary in this role. Genacross strives to improve the lives of everyone, including our Team Members, who daily enrich the lives of our residents, patients, clients & colleagues. We offer exceptional Team Member Benefits: (Benefits vary based on position, schedule, and eligibility. Full details provided upon hire.) Health, vision and dental insurance Life insurance 401K plan with up to 4% employer contribution Short-term disability Generous paid time off (PTO) Health savings account (HSA) Employee assistance program (EAP) Tuition reimbursement Employee discounts Join Genacross: A faith-inspired career starts here.

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