Grounds Maintenance Lead

Inframark • Dahlonega, GA

12h

About The Position

This position is responsible for completion of tasks of responsibility, crew safety compliance, and equipment of responsibility. Is required to lead work crews in the performance of assigned projects or tasks.

Requirements

• Prefer four years of progressively responsible work experience in the Public Works Industry; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license and meet minimum driving standards.
• Knowledge of:Requiring minimum responsibility for only small quantities of low cost items or supplies where opportunities for achieving economies or preventing loss are negligible. Addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; may compute ratios, rates, and percentages.
• Requiring responsibility for the actions of others, requiring almost constant decisions affecting co-workers or others in the general public; work in a moderately fluid environment with guidelines and rules. Makes decisions with minor impact - affects only those in immediate work area.
• Skill in:Handling or using machines, tools, equipment or relevant work aids. Job involves some latitude for judgment regarding attainment of a standard or in selecting appropriate equipment.
• Ability to:Read simple sentences or instructions; write simple sentences; speak simple sentences using basic grammar.
• Perform semi-routine work following procedures with occasional problem-solving required; requires normal attention for accurate result

Responsibilities

• Serve as lead worker in completing tasks such as mowing grass, grass trimming, blowing & edging or operation of equipment such as backhoes, dump trucks, tractors, weedeaters, blowers, trimmers or mowers.
• Assign work areas to crew members, ensuring compliance with contractual requirements and with departmental safety regulations in execution of tasks.
• Supervise and assist with landscaping, including planting trees and flowers, mulching flower beds and trees, pruning trees, shrubs and decorative grass, and watering trees and plants.
• Perform periodic inspections of equipment of responsibility and make minor repairs; repairs broken pipes, sewer lines, water lines or sprinklers as required.
• Mow and trim assigned property; remove brush, tree limbs, and leaves; trims and edges curbs and sidewalks.
• Plant and fertilize trees, shrubs, grass and flowers on assigned property as directed; spray for weeds in flower beds and on lawns.
• Complete required paperwork for area of responsibility.
• Attend safety classes, reinforce and comply with company safety policies

What This Job Offers

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