Grounds Keeper

ABM•North Chicago, IL

13h

About The Position

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Landscape Laborer to maintain property grounds. Duties include mowing and cutting lawns; trimming and edging along walkways, flower beds, and walls; trimming bushes and trees; planting bushes and flowers; applying lawn care chemicals as needed; and removing snow and spreading salt. On-the-job training is provided. This role may be a good fit for someone just entering or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military- and veteran-friendly employer and encourages veterans and candidates with military experience to apply. Military Occupational Specialty Codes listed are 11B, 12T, 88M, BU, 1341, and 3E2X1. The stated pay rate is $18.48 per hour. A specific offer may vary based on the applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package; further information is available through ABM Employee Benefits for Front Line Team Members.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older.
Must have a valid driver's license.
No high school diploma, GED, or college degree is required.
No experience is required; on-the-job training is provided.

Nice To Haves

Military or veteran experience is encouraged; listed Military Occupational Specialty Codes are 11B, 12T, 88M, BU, 1341, and 3E2X1.

Responsibilities

Maintain property grounds.
Ensure proper maintenance of mowers, blowers, and sprinkler systems.
Perform landscape maintenance duties, including leaf removal, pruning shrubs and trees, fertilizing, lawn care, and watering.
Remove litter and empty trash cans.
Clean roads, parking lots, and walks to ensure the safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
Perform basic carpentry and painting tasks.
Remove ice and snow from walks, roads, and lots, including applying ice melter and road sand.
Establish new plants and plantings in landscapes and through greenhouse culture.
Use manual and automatic watering systems to ensure adequate moisture for plantings.
Perform safety checks on equipment and recommend necessary changes to the leader.
Maintain safe work areas during and after work projects.
Clean spills as needed, including body fluids.
Mow and cut lawns; trim and edge along walkways, flower beds, and walls; trim bushes and trees; plant bushes and flowers; apply lawn care chemicals as needed; remove snow and spread salt.