GROUNDS LEAD (FULL TIME)

Compass Group•Tampa, FL

15d•$18•Onsite

About The Position

Summary: Leads a small team in the performance of routine tasks associated with grounds management: trains, assigns, coordinates and reviews the work of grounds personnel. Performs a variety of skilled groundskeeping tasks. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Performs tasks for the management of ornamental landscapes, including lawns, small trees, groundcovers, shrubs and annual/perennial color displays. Performs weed abatement and other grounds-related functions. Oversees and performs skilled grounds maintenance work involved in planting, cultivating, trimming, pruning, fertilizing and irrigating trees, shrubs, hedges and lawns; waters lawns and plants by hand as needed. Operates groundskeeping power equipment as necessary. Coordinates and assists with the clearing of trash and other debris. Coordinates and participates in the maintenance of parking lots, walks, driveways, asphalt play areas, fences and other areas. Assists management with completion and submittal of weekly tool, equipment and vehicle maintenance reports. Deploys for emergency response due to inclement weather, i.e. snow and ice, tornado or other crisis. Maintains professional written and oral communication with team leader, supervisor and the general public. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Two years of experience as a team leader in grounds management.
Ability to operate grounds-related equipment.
Ability to repeatedly lift 25 pounds and kneel/bend/stoop for extended periods of time.

Nice To Haves

Previous grounds lead experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs tasks for the management of ornamental landscapes, including lawns, small trees, groundcovers, shrubs and annual/perennial color displays.
Performs weed abatement and other grounds-related functions.
Oversees and performs skilled grounds maintenance work involved in planting, cultivating, trimming, pruning, fertilizing and irrigating trees, shrubs, hedges and lawns; waters lawns and plants by hand as needed.
Operates groundskeeping power equipment as necessary.
Coordinates and assists with the clearing of trash and other debris.
Coordinates and participates in the maintenance of parking lots, walks, driveways, asphalt play areas, fences and other areas.
Assists management with completion and submittal of weekly tool, equipment and vehicle maintenance reports.
Deploys for emergency response due to inclement weather, i.e. snow and ice, tornado or other crisis.
Maintains professional written and oral communication with team leader, supervisor and the general public.
Performs other duties as assigned.