Grounds and Buildings Technician

White Oak Conservation•Yulee, FL

13d

About The Position

The Grounds and Buildings Technician requires knowledge of light/heavy equipment operation, landscaping techniques, underground sprinkler systems, and general exterior building maintenance. This job requires physical abilities such as trunk strength, manual dexterity, and wrist-finger movement in order to perform the essential functions of the position.

Requirements

Minimum of two years’ experience with zero-turn mower and small equipment (i.e. weed eater, chain saws, pressure washers).
Must have valid Florida or Georgia drivers’ license.
Must be able to lift 60 pounds regularly.

Nice To Haves

Heavy equipment operation, landscaping equipment, small tractor operations, underground lawn sprinkler system repair and installation experience, preferred.
Familiarity with high lift operations.
Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

Performs irrigation operation and minor repairs.
Blows off decks before and after guest use.
Performs grading and repairs to driveways.
Applies interior and close perimeter pest control for areas not included in pest control contract.
Maintains tennis court.
Assists with front garden operations.
Prunes and/or cuts down dead trees.
Gathers foliage and cuttings for arrangements.
Gathers and splits firewood.
Cleans gutters and roofs eight (8) times per year for 25+ buildings.
Uses pressure wash machine on siding and cleans windows six (6) times per year for 25+ buildings.
Cleans exterior furniture eight (8) times per year.
Uses pressure wash machine on 64,000+ sq. ft. of decking four (4) times per year.
Maintains CR 108 and Lessie Road sign areas.
Performs Fit Trail maintenance.
Performs landscape maintenance in the following areas: Vehicle Maintenance and Storage, Carpenter Shop, Caddy Shack, Sporting Clay Range, Hay Barn, and Water Treatment.
Assists with Wildlife landscape maintenance during the growing season and in Wildlife Landscape Technician’s absence to include bush hog animal pastures, weed eat fence lines and animal enclosures, and apply herbicide to fence lines etc.