Discover a Career with Strawberry Point Lutheran Home Community

Seasonal - Spring & Summer 2026 with flexible hours

JOB SUMMARY

This is a maintenance position with the Strawberry Point Lutheran Home Community. Work involves the maintenance and care of lawns, flower beds, gardens, and facilities.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES/WORK PERFORMED

• Performs tasks such as horticultural and general maintenance including mowing, trimming, weeding, irrigation, and caring for plants and trees.
• Performs general maintenance activities in and around facilities such as sweeping, cleaning, and painting.
• Operates a variety of equipment including mowers, sprayers, leaf mulchers, and motor vehicles.
• Performs related work as directed by Maintenance Supervisor.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Ability to understand oral and written instructions.
• Ability to maintain and care for the facilities' equipment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees and the general public.
• Physical strength and ability to work outdoors under occasional adverse weather conditions.
• Knowledge of occupational hazards and the necessary safety precautions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & PHYSICAL ABILITIES

• Ability to perform a variety of physical labor activities as needed including using a variety of hand and power tools, stooping, bending and climbing.
• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds at one time and ability for repetitive lifting of up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb using ladders to perform various duties, including but not limited to, trimming trees, painting light posts, etc.
• Ability to work long hours outdoors, occasionally under adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to traverse variable terrain including but not limited to steep slopes, unlevel grades and heavily vegetated areas.
• Ability to bend to operate equipment and maintain grass and flowers.
• Ability to operate all department power equipment including driving trucks.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of the tenth grade.
• Valid Iowa Operator's License.
• High school diploma desirable.