Grounds Lead

Academy Of Motion Picture Arts and SciencesLos Angeles, CA
$25 - $27Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Lead will assist with coordinating, monitoring, working, and leading assigned gardening and grounds maintenance activities. This position will be represented by a union.

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent certificate of completion.
  • 2+ years of grounds or maintenance-related experience.
  • Knowledge of grounds care techniques.
  • Knowledge of grounds equipment, maintenance, and safety procedures.
  • Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships and a positive and respectful attitude with peers, subordinates, supervisors, administrators, customers, and visitors.
  • Ability to operate grounds-related equipment and tools.
  • Ability to attend and participate in continuing educational programs.
  • Ability to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays when needed.
  • A commitment to diversity, equity, accessibility, and inclusion.
  • Full vaccination against COVID-19 is required, including any booster vaccinations as applicable. Exception: Medical and religious accommodations approved by the Office of People & Culture.

Nice To Haves

  • Sprinkler system experience is a plus.
  • Knowledge of irrigation systems and maintenance is a plus.
  • Knowledge of proper caring for DG (decomposed granite) is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Perform tasks for the management of landscapes, including lawns, palm trees, small trees, groundcovers, shrubs and annual/perennial color displays.
  • Perform skilled grounds maintenance work involved in planting, cultivating, trimming, pruning, fertilizing and irrigating trees, shrubs, hedges and lawns; water lawns and plants by hand as needed.
  • Perform weed abatement and other grounds-related functions.
  • Operate groundskeeping power equipment as necessary.
  • Coordinate and assist with the clearing of trash and other debris.
  • Coordinate and participate in the maintenance of DG (decomposed granite), walkways, sidewalk, fences, and other areas.
  • Assist with special events set-up and breakdowns, and perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  • 15 days of PTO, plus company-paid holidays.
  • Additional time off including summer hours, winter hours, and a cultural floating holiday.
  • Paid sick leave.
  • Paid parental leave.
  • 401k retirement plan with a company match
  • Clean Air Commuter Program
  • Employee Assistance Program through CompPsych Guidance Resources.
  • Wellness benefits through Cigna Healthcare.
  • Free access to 16,000+ online courses through LinkedIn Learning
  • Free Academy membership screenings
  • Free tickets and screenings at the Academy Museum
  • Employee discounts through LifeMart and Working Advantage
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