Grounds Maintenance Crew Member

Bland Landscaping Company•Mooresville, NC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Commercial Grounds Maintenance (CGM) Crew Member is a hands-on landscaping position assisting with year-round commercial landscaping maintenance services. Responsibilities Landscaping responsibilities include but are not limited to: Assist Foreman in training on all aspects of landscape grounds management services. Digging, planting, raking, watering and clean-up of landscapes. Load and unload heavy equipment and planting materials from trucks. Collection of company owned equipment and tools at the end of the day. May be asked to help in other divisions such as installation or floriculture as needed. May be asked to help with snow removal in winter months. Have reliable transportation to and from branch. Safe operation and maintenance of the following landscaping equipment: Mowers - Push, walk behind and ride. Tillers, aerators, and slit seeders Edgers, string trimmers and chain saws Backpack blowers and sprayers. Hand tools such as shovels, picks, rakes and pruning tools. On occasion wheel tractors.

Requirements

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds on a routine basis
Ability to bend and stoop on a continual basis
Ability to work outside in all weather conditions
Ability to work around bees, poison ivy, pollen, thorns and other environmental risks
Must be able to work with minimal supervision
Must wear sturdy shoes, company uniforms, and assigned PPE
Must present yourself in a professional, polite manner
Must practice safety with chemicals and equipment
Must wear company-provided eye and ear protection as required
Must have valid NC Driver's license and maintain a good driving record
Must be able to pass a criminal background check
Must be willing to obtain NC Pesticide applicators license
Must have good communication skills and ability to motivate others
Must comply with Bland's policies and procedures

Nice To Haves

CDL preferred

Responsibilities

Assist Foreman in training on all aspects of landscape grounds management services.
Digging, planting, raking, watering and clean-up of landscapes.
Load and unload heavy equipment and planting materials from trucks.
Collection of company owned equipment and tools at the end of the day.
May be asked to help in other divisions such as installation or floriculture as needed.
May be asked to help with snow removal in winter months.
Safe operation and maintenance of landscaping equipment including mowers, tillers, aerators, slit seeders, edgers, string trimmers, chain saws, backpack blowers, sprayers, hand tools, and wheel tractors.