Groundskeeper

otterbein· Grounds
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📍 Franklin, Indiana

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Overview

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The Groundskeeper position provides lawn care for areas of main campus, including care of grass areas, gardens, shrubbery, and trees. Removes snow from roadways, walkways, parking lots, porches and steps during the winter.  Also, acts as driver during periods of driver storages or during peak travel demands.

At Otterbein, you’re more than an employee, you’re a Partner in Caring. Together, we work side by side toward a shared goal: delivering person-centered care that respects every resident and the choices they make.

Whether in our vibrant communities, our welcoming small house neighborhoods, Home Health, Hospice or Home Office, we provide the highest level of compassionate, quality care.

Join our team of Partners who are talented, kind, wise, funny, spirited, generous, endearing, and truly one-of-a-kind.

Shift: Full time 7:30a-4p (some weekend work)

Pay: Starting at $16.00/Hr, increases with experience

Responsibilities

  • Mows grass using hand-propelled or riding lawn mowers.
  • Trims shrubbery and trees under supervision.
  • Removes litter from campus grounds, roadways, and parking lots.
  • Plants, transplants, prunes, and fertilizes flowers, shrubs, and trees.
  • Assists in maintaining roadways sidewalks, and parking lots.
  • Removes leaves from gutters, and rakes leaves as necessary.
  • Applies pesticides as directed.
  • Removes snow using power equipment, such as plows, snow blowers, or rotating brushes, or manually with shovels.
  • Spreads salt using automatic spreaders or manually.
  • Provides routine maintenance on lawn care equipment, i.e. check oil levels, sharpen blades, change spark plugs, and mix gas and oil as required.

Qualifications

  • Education: High School Diploma or GED is preferred.
  • Licensure/Certification: Valid driver’s license. CDL preferred. Pesticide License preferred.
  • Experience: One to five years in grounds maintenance or related work preferred.

BENEFITS*

Health & Wellness

  • Medical Insurance with free virtual doctor visits
  • Vision & Dental Insurance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal and professional support

 Financial Security

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with company match
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) that accrues immediately from day one
  • Paid Holidays for a healthy work-life balance
  • Access to DailyPay, enabling you to access up to 100% of your earned wages on a daily basis
  • Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,250 per year for ANY field of study
  • Tuition Discounts through exclusive partnerships with the University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College
  • Employee-Sponsored Crisis Fund available for those facing unforeseen challenges
  • Legal & Identity Theft Protection

 Growth & Development

  • University Partnerships with University of Cincinnati, University of Toledo, and Hondros College for exclusive tuition discounts
  • Multiple Partner Discounts available for various products and services through Access Perks
  • Access to 1,000s of hours of personal and professional development material through RightNow Media @ Work

 *Some benefits, including PTO and tuition reimbursement, are based on hours worked and do not apply to PRN status.

Why work for Otterbein SeniorLife:

For more than 100 years, Otterbein has provided senior housing options rooted in respect and community.  We’re a non-profit 501(c)(3) health and human service organization, so our values and initiatives are focused on serving our residents.

Otterbein SeniorLife consists of lifestyle communities, revolutionary small house neighborhoods, home health, and hospice care in Ohio and Indiana.  We offer different lifestyle options for seniors through independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, rehab, memory support, respite care, in-home care, and hospice services.

Apply today and begin a meaningful career as a Groundskeeper at Otterbein!

Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is the Groundskeeper position at otterbein located?
This Groundskeeper role at otterbein is based in Franklin, Indiana. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Which team or department does the Groundskeeper at otterbein belong to?
This Groundskeeper position is part of the Grounds department at otterbein. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
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When was the Groundskeeper job at otterbein posted?
This Groundskeeper position at otterbein was posted on May 31, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
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