John Boner Neighborhood Centers

Seasonal Groundskeeper

John Boner Neighborhood Centers  •  $36k/yr  •  Indianapolis, IN (Onsite)  •  8 days ago
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Job Description

Seasonal Groundskeeper

About JBNC

At John Boner Neighborhood Centers, we work alongside our neighbors on Indianapolis’s Near Eastside to build a thriving and connected community. Through programs including financial coaching, career development, youth services, housing, and wellness initiatives, we support individuals and families in reaching their goals.

JBNC is seeking a Seasonal Groundskeeper to help maintain the appearance and safety of our housing and community properties across the Near Eastside. This role performs routine landscaping and outdoor maintenance to ensure our spaces remain clean, welcoming, and well cared for. The position works closely with the Housekeeping & Grounds team and travels regularly between JBNC properties.

What You’ll Do

  • Mow, edge, trim, weed, and maintain lawns and landscaping.
  • Care for flower beds, walkways, and outdoor common areas.
  • Operate landscaping equipment such as mowers, trimmers, and blowers.
  • Assist with seasonal tasks including leaf removal and debris cleanup.
  • Identify and report safety hazards or maintenance concerns.
  • Support outdoor cleanup and basic property upkeep.
  • Maintain tools and equipment and assist with occasional minor maintenance tasks.
  • Travel between JBNC properties and occasionally drive JBNC vehicles.

Required Qualifications

  • Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.
  • Ability to safely operate lawn care equipment.
  • Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and perform physical outdoor work.
  • Reliable, detail-oriented, and able to work independently or on a team.

Preferred Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Previous landscaping or groundskeeping experience.
  • Trailer towing experience.

Work Environment & Schedule

  • Seasonal, Non-Exempt Position
  • On-site with travel between JBNC properties
  • Primarily weekday hours with occasional weekend or weather-related work

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check, in accordance with applicable laws.

John H. Boner Neighborhood Centers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

John Boner Neighborhood Centers

About John Boner Neighborhood Centers

Our work falls into five focus areas, with multiple activities within each focus area.

1. Financial Success: JBNC supports neighbors in achieving financial well-being. Through education, coaching services, and career development, neighbors increase capacity to create, build, and pass down long-term wealth.

2. Education Achievement: When youth have access to exceptional educational supports and are set up to succeed in school, their opportunities for the future grow exponentially. JBNC helps foster that progress through a continuum of health, social, and educational supports from birth through college and career.

3. Health & Wellness: Maintaining a healthy lifestyle is important for a happy life, and wellness looks different for each of us from generation to generation. That means different tools and programs to meet different goals. JBNC offers resources to help our neighbors achieve the results that lead to health and independence.

4. Housing Opportunities: By providing safe, stable housing options to families, older adults, mobility-impaired, and vulnerable families, JBNC is able to enhance and maintain quality of life for multiple generations. JBNC owns, operates and manages 250 housing units to offer stable housing to those who need it most.

5. Community Development: Great neighborhoods aren't just about the people - they're also about the places where we live, work, and play. JBNC works with neighbors, partners, and other stakeholders to improve the quality of life through impactful projects and initiatives that affect the quality of life for all residents.

Industry
Nonprofit & NGOs
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Indianapolis, Indiana
Year Founded
1971
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