Grounds Maintenance Technician

Pinch A Penny Pool Patio Spa • Clearwater, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This position reports to the Building Maintenance (Facilities) Manager and is responsible for maintaining the appearance, safety, and cleanliness of all landscaped areas, lawns, parking lots, sidewalks, and outdoor facilities. This position performs routine landscaping, grounds maintenance, irrigation, and seasonal tasks while ensuring the property presents a clean, attractive, and safe environment for employees, visitors, and customers.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years of age or older to be eligible to drive a company vehicle.
• Possess a valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to safely operate commercial landscaping equipment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Able to frequently lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs.
• Able to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, climb, and reach for extended periods.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions including heat, humidity, rain, and cold.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Previous grounds maintenance or landscaping experience preferred.
• Knowledge of basic landscaping practices, irrigation systems, and plant care preferred.

Responsibilities

• Mow, edge, trim, and maintain lawns and landscaped areas.
• Prune trees, shrubs, hedges, and ornamental plants.
• Plant flowers, shrubs, trees, and other landscape materials.
• Apply mulch, fertilizer, and other landscape treatments as directed.
• Operates and maintains irrigation systems; identify and report irrigation issues.
• Remove weeds and invasive vegetation from landscaped areas.
• Pick up litter and debris throughout the property.
• Sweeps and blow sidewalks, parking lots, entrances, and other outdoor areas.
• Operates equipment including commercial mowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, chainsaws, hedge trimmers, utility vehicles, and other grounds maintenance tools.
• Performs minor repairs to fencing, benches, signage, irrigation components, and other outdoor fixtures.
• Reports any safety hazards to maintenance promptly.
• Follows all safety procedures regarding equipment operation, chemical handling, and personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assists Facilities staff with special projects, event setup, and general labor as assigned.
• Maintains equipment in clean working condition and report equipment problems.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug coverage with Flexible Spending Accounts and Wellness Programs
• 401 (k) with generous company match
• Eligible for Paid Time Off and 8 paid holidays (NOTE: PTO increases with tenure!)
• 100% employer paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Fully Funded Tuition Education Programs
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Excellent career advancement and training opportunities to support your career growth
• Employee Discounts and much more!

What This Job Offers

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