Grounds Keeper

SBM Management Services•Wichita, KS

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper will be responsible for maintaining the grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. Other duties may be assigned. The ability to drive to various work locations, customer sites, or company facilities may be necessary to perform the essential functions of this position. Provide information about landscaping services or costs.

Requirements

High school diploma / GED – preferred
Six months related experience and/or training – preferred
A valid driver's license may be required for this position based on business needs.
Employees required to drive as part of their job duties must maintain an acceptable Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) and meet company driving eligibility requirements
Completed all safety and task training certifications.
The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness of assigned areas such as sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other grounds features
Make minor repairs to items such as fences, gates, or walls
Gather, remove, and dispose of trash or waste materials
Water and irrigate lawns, trees, or plants using portable sprinkler systems
Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste
Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges using grounds maintenance equipment
Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edger
Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools
Rake, mulch, and compost leaves
Operate and perform minor repairs on grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws
Comply with safety rules, policies and procedures including use of personal protective equipment.
Stops at risk behaviors of others and self
Respond to trouble calls and cleans up spills
Communicate with co-workers, management, and customers and advises on plant selection or care