Grounds Technician

GFL Environmental • Columbus, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Building/Grounds Technician will perform duties to provide maintenance, upkeep and appearance of the facility's buildings and grounds. At GFL our goal is to invest in our people and provide opportunities to grow for life! Our employees are affectionately known as team green, a name that unites us all under our shared purpose of providing sustainable solutions to enable our customers and communities to be GREEN FOR LIFE! GFL Environmental is one of North America’s leading waste management companies, proudly making communities cleaner, safer, and happier through first-class service. Working for GFL is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to grow in your career, make new friends, and make a difference each day.

Requirements

• Possess good organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently under little supervision.
• Possess ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, instructions and procedure manuals, read routine reports and correspondences and speak effectively and communicate well with others.
• Valid work authorization in the country where the job is located is required.
• Successful candidates will be required to provide valid documentation confirming their eligibility to work in the country where the job is located prior to their start date.

Nice To Haves

• High school education or general education degree (GED) preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Keep grounds area green and attractive by fertilizing, seeding, planting and trimming/cutting lawn areas, trees, shrubs and flowers according to the seasonal schedules and needs.
• Maintain attractive grounds and facility by picking up and removing paper, trash and other debris.
• Operate grounds equipment in manner to protect the operator and others in the area by following safety regulations and proper operating procedures.
• Keep grounds equipment in good working order by conducting routine repairs and adjustments on equipment or coordinating repairs through maintenance or external maintenance services.
• Maintain the container inventory by counting, completing the inventory form, keeping containers organized by size.
• Order and receive building cleaning and maintenance supplies.
• Use cutting torch and welder under the direction of the company welder as required.
• Conform in all respects with applicable federal, state/provincial and local laws, regulations, ordinances and other orders and to all company policies, procedures and directives from supervisors.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 15 days of paid time off
• 4 medical plan options including an HSA with employer contribution & match program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• 401(k) with an employer match
• Paid holidays
• Employee Assistance Program with free counseling services.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees