Grounds Maintenance/Landscape Technician

Scotts Miracle-Gro • Marysville, OH

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Here at Scotts Miracle-Gro there is no such thing as a typical day. Our culture is constantly energized by new and exciting growth opportunities and at a rapid pace. Below are details on an open job. If the role interests you and you would like to be considered we encourage you to apply! The Scotts Miracle Gro Company is seeking qualified/motivated individuals to join our Corporate Services Landscape Team as a Grounds Maintenance/Landscape Technician. This is a Full-Time position for an associate to support and assist our Landscape Services Crew at our World Headquarters and R&D grounds located in Marysville, Ohio under the supervision of the Landscape Lead. This position will share the responsibilities of practicing and sustaining high quality grounds and landscape maintenance standards in the following areas: Priority lawns and landscapes R&D lawns, plots, beds, and other research areas Onsite irrigation systems Interior plantscapes Aquatic ponds and streams Control product applications. Snow and Ice removal Holiday decorations Equipment care and maintenance R&D Tours/Corporate Events Support Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor. Typical daily tasks include but are not limited to: Priority lawns and landscapes Mowing, edging & trimming. Foliage/plant care Tree, shrub care and removal R&D lawns, plots, beds, and all other research areas Mowing and trimming Onsite irrigation systems Operation, troubleshooting and repair. Interior plantscapes Assist in maintaining indoor plants throughout multiple buildings on site. Prune, water, and change out plants. Aquatic ponds and streams Maintain waterways for general cleanliness, drainage, and irrigation usage. Control product application. Perform periodic applications of control products including Fungicides, Insecticides, Herbicides and Fertilizer Practice required safety protocols when handling, applying, and storing control products. Snow and Ice removal Perform timely removal of snow from specified areas using snowplows, shovels, loaders, and rotary brooms. Apply ice/snow melt products as prescribed and needed. Maintain sidewalk salt boxes. Holiday decorations Assist with installation and take down of seasonal holiday decorations at multiple onsite facilities. Equipment, care, and maintenance Perform daily maintenance checks and safety verifications on equipment in use. R&D Tours/Corporate Events Support Assist in the setup, operations, and teardown of various events. Performs other duties as assigned by the Landscape Lead The Landscape Services group is part of the Facilities Division and will be upon from time to time to help in other areas as needed. What you’ll need to be successful: Prioritize, collaboration and problem solve. Manage multiple tasks and be detail oriented. Communication - clear, concise, timely and privately Accountability - work at times is performed in a self-managed environment. Relationship Building - work with fellow associates. Innovative - bring forth innovative ideas and improved ways to help improve the way the department functions. Enthusiastic - be engaged and work enthusiastically towards your and company’s goals.

Requirements

• Prioritize, collaboration and problem solve.
• Manage multiple tasks and be detail oriented.
• Communication - clear, concise, timely and privately
• Accountability - work at times is performed in a self-managed environment.
• Relationship Building - work with fellow associates.
• Innovative - bring forth innovative ideas and improved ways to help improve the way the department functions.
• Enthusiastic - be engaged and work enthusiastically towards your and company’s goals.

Nice To Haves

• ODA Licensed Pesticide Applicator Preferred - possesses or ability to obtain a license with categories 3, 6 & 8 within 6 months of hire.
• Working towards High School Graduate, Vocational or Degree in Turf/Landscape/Agriculture Technologies or similar
• Prefer a minimum of 2 years’ experience working in landscape, irrigation, golf course, lawn care, agriculture or similar.

Responsibilities

• Priority lawns and landscapes Mowing, edging & trimming.
• Foliage/plant care Tree, shrub care and removal
• R&D lawns, plots, beds, and all other research areas Mowing and trimming
• Onsite irrigation systems Operation, troubleshooting and repair.
• Interior plantscapes Assist in maintaining indoor plants throughout multiple buildings on site. Prune, water, and change out plants.
• Aquatic ponds and streams Maintain waterways for general cleanliness, drainage, and irrigation usage.
• Perform periodic applications of control products including Fungicides, Insecticides, Herbicides and Fertilizer Practice required safety protocols when handling, applying, and storing control products.
• Perform timely removal of snow from specified areas using snowplows, shovels, loaders, and rotary brooms. Apply ice/snow melt products as prescribed and needed. Maintain sidewalk salt boxes.
• Assist with installation and take down of seasonal holiday decorations at multiple onsite facilities.
• Perform daily maintenance checks and safety verifications on equipment in use.
• Assist in the setup, operations, and teardown of various events.
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Landscape Lead

Benefits

• Uniforms including pants, shirts, jackets, boots, and coveralls
• Company phone
• Company computer
• Safety supplies and gear
• Our Live Total Health program provides you with options to align to your personal needs. Selections range from medical, dental and vision coverage for you, your spouse/domestic partner and dependents to an outstanding wellness reimbursement program to an unbelievable 401K match (up to 7.5%) as well as a 15% discount on company stock and much more
• We know our talent is our most precious asset and your unique development contributes to our organization’s success now and in the future. Career growth at our company is not always a ladder. It’s much more like a rock climbing adventure. Grow through exploration and experiences rather than a predictable linear path.
• We value the importance of family. We provide access to Maven Family Planning and up to $30,000 to accommodate for adoption, fertility and surrogacy.
• Be part of something bigger by joining one of our Employee Resource Groups focusing on diversity and inclusion, family, education and sustainability: Scotts Women’s Network, Scotts Black Employees’ Network, Scotts Veterans Network, Scotts Young Professionals, Scotts Pride Network (GroPride), Scotts Associates for a Greener Earth (SAGE), Scotts Family TREE and our Associate Boards.
• Join a company with a strong belief in giving back to the communities where we live and work. We have a shared passion for service and volunteerism and believe participating in community service benefits our communities and strengthens our team.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED