Grounds Services Technician I - 1st Shift - Bayport, MN

Andersen Corporation • Bayport, MN

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Grounds Keeper Helper efficiently maintains and improves Andersen Corporation’s Bayport plant.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent years of experience.
• Must be familiar with grounds keeping techniques for lawn, trees, flowers, shurbs, etc.
• Able to safely operate all grounds keeping equipment (lawn mowers, utility tractor with bucket and blade, skid loader, snowplow truck, dump truck, aerial lift, etc.)
• Must be able to perform operator maintenance, minor repairs, adjustments and repairs all grounds keeping equipment.
• Must be able to determine the need for repairs requiring assistance from the garage mechanics
• Requires very good communication skills
• A steady progression of skill and the desire/ability to take on increased responsibility.
• Must have a valid driver’s license
• Obtain Andersen Corporation material handling equipment operator’s license and aerial lift operator license.

Responsibilities

• Fertilization and weed control of turf areas
• Pruning existing shrubs and trees
• Weed control and mulching of gardens
• Irrigation of gardens and turf areas
• Renovation of problem areas
• Pest Control
• Spring/fall clean-up of grounds
• Winterization of flower and shrub beds
• Soil and chemical analysis
• Mows, trims, and rakes lawns when necessary
• Performs snow removal from sidewalks, pathways, and driveways
• Applies sand and salt on slippery services when applicable
• Performs window washing
• Performs picking up and emptying trash
• Performs blacktop and pothole repair
• Performs fence, post, railing, bumpers repair
• Performs snow removal duties
• Operates power equipment as directed by Head Groundskeeper
• Assists with routine preventive maintenance on power equipment
• Ensures all operations are carried out in safe manner
• Ensures all chemicals are handled, applied, stored, and disposed in a safe manner as instructed by Head Groundskeeper
• Must be able to safely operate all ground keeping equipment and able to work at heights while operating aerial lift platform equipment
• Additional duties assigned by leadership

Benefits

• 401 (k) Plan, Employer Fixed Contributions & Company Matching
• Profit Sharing
• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Paid Maternity Leave & Paid Parental Leave
• Career Growth Planning & Nationwide Career Opportunities

What This Job Offers

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