Grounds Lead (Full Time)
About The Position
SSC Services for Education is a Nationwide Best in Class Facility Service Provider. As a member of Compass Group, we create clean, safe, and distraction-free learning environments for students of all ages. With a focus on a people-first culture, growth opportunities, and supporting local communities, we set the stage for a meaningful career in educational facilities nationwide. This role leads a small team in performing routine tasks associated with grounds management, including training, assigning, coordinating, and reviewing the work of grounds personnel, while also performing a variety of skilled groundskeeping tasks.
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 experience as a groundskeeper and running a small crew is 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.
Benefits
- Training and growth opportunities
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Same day pay
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- 401K with Company Match
- Disability Insurance
- Life Insurance/AD
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace & Employee shopping program
- Identify Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
