Grounds Maintenance Laborer Lead

PRIDE Industries•Eglin Afb, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Maintenance Laborer Lead works under limited supervision and leads a team in maintaining landscaped areas, roads, drainage areas, and parking lots at commercial or public facilities. The role prioritizes, assigns, and coordinates work to ensure grounds are safe, clean, and well maintained. It requires practical knowledge of groundskeeping methods, supplies, and equipment, along with consistent use of safe work practices. The lead works alongside team members, trains them in job tasks and safe equipment use, monitors work quality and progress, manages supplies and equipment, and communicates with workers, customers, and management. Duties may include groundskeeping tasks, basic paperwork, travel between work sites, and special projects such as snow and ice removal or cleaning office and workshop areas. The position has no direct reports.

Requirements

Meet all requirements of the worker position being led.
At least one year of groundskeeping work experience, with knowledge of grounds maintenance standards, techniques, and materials.
Ability to work collaboratively and professionally with a team whose members have varied skill levels and backgrounds.
Ability to follow instructions, present information, and communicate effectively with staff, customers, and others.
Ability to work safely and train others in safety and the proper use of personal protective equipment, tools, equipment, practices, and procedures.
Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time.
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 sound judgment skills.
Customer service skills, including responding responsibly to customer inquiries and requests and escalating 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.
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 while performing the same tasks alongside them.
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 hand or power tools.
Edge around walks, flower beds, buildings, and walls using appropriate 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 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 for 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 assigned duties and special projects, including snow and ice removal and cleaning offices or workshop areas.