Grounds Maintenance Laborer Lead

PRIDE Industries•Eglin Air Force Base, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

PRIDE Industries is hiring a Grounds Maintenance Laborer Lead to lead a work team maintaining landscaped areas, roads, drainage areas, and parking lots at commercial or public facilities. Under limited supervision, the Lead prioritizes, assigns, and coordinates team activities to ensure grounds are safe and well maintained. The position requires practical knowledge of groundskeeping practices, procedures, supplies, and equipment, along with consistent use of safe work practices. The Lead works alongside team members, trains workers, monitors work quality and progress, and supports customer satisfaction. Work is performed at customer locations and job sites in a construction environment. The role may involve travel between facilities and work locations, transporting to locations within a site, and occasional work in confined spaces. Employees may be exposed to hazardous equipment, toxic substances, equipment noise, and outdoor weather conditions including wind, rain, cold, and heat. The position pays $23.00 per hour and is onsite.

Requirements

At least one year of groundskeeping work experience, with knowledge of grounds maintenance standards, techniques, and materials.
Must meet all requirements of the worker position being led.
Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with team members of varying skill levels and diverse backgrounds.
Ability to follow instructions, present information, and communicate with staff, customers, and others.
Ability to work safely and train others in safety, proper PPE use, and the proper use of tools, equipment, practices, and procedures.
Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time.
Basic mathematical ability, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Flexibility to adapt to changing work priorities.
Organizational, problem-solving, and practical judgment skills.
Customer service skills to respond responsibly to customer inquiries and requests and escalate matters appropriately.
Ability to travel to various facilities.
High school diploma or GED.
A valid driver’s license may be required depending on local, state, or contract requirements.
Ability to stand and walk; maneuver around equipment; bend, kneel, squat, stoop, reach, push, pull, and shovel for extended periods, with or without assistance.
Ability to lift equipment up to 50 pounds, push or pull equipment weighing up to 75 pounds, and carry a 20-pound backpack blower.

Responsibilities

Prioritize and assign tasks, coordinate work schedules, ensure coverage, and rebalance assignments for special projects and customer satisfaction.
Maintain supplies, stock, and equipment to ensure proper operation and safe condition.
Train and assist workers, working alongside them on assigned tasks.
Train workers in the safe and proper use of products and equipment and ensure quality and safety standards are met.
Mow grass using walking-type or riding mowers weighing less than 2,000 pounds.
Use string trimmers in areas inaccessible to mowers.
Pull weeds and maintain flower beds.
Use leaf and/or snow blowers.
Pick up and properly dispose of trash, leaves, and limbs to keep grounds clean and neat.
Trim and prune hedges, shrubs, and trees using shears, saws, and other hand or power tools.
Edge around walks, flower beds, buildings, and walls using hedge trimmers, clippers, and edging tools.
Repair fencing and gates; install posts; and remove vegetation from fencing.
Plant grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
Monitor equipment and report malfunctions or other issues.
Direct traffic using hand signals or traffic signage.
Travel frequently to work sites and to various facilities; may drive a company pickup while towing a trailer.
Complete basic paperwork and calculate materials and time.
Monitor task progress and inspect completed work to ensure quality.
Investigate discrepancies, report them to management, and recommend improvements.
Maintain good relationships with workers and customers.
Prepare records and reports as needed.
Perform other duties and special projects as assigned, including snow and ice removal and cleaning offices or workshop areas.