Grounds Technician

KMB Property Management•Iowa City, IA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for assisting the Crew Lead in daily operations including quality control, training, punctuality and safety. Candidates must also have strong organization skills, ability to complete appropriate paperwork, and possess good leadership and communication skills. The employee will provide quality service that meets or exceeds our customers’ and management’s expectations. The employee will show attention to detail and effectively communicate with subordinates, peers and his/her supervisor. All employees will possess a friendly, customer service minded attitude and will conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. This job requires the ability to run a stand on lawn mower.

Requirements

Ability to lift 50 lbs. + consistently throughout the day
Stoop, stand and bend for 4 hours or more a day
Ability to read & write English, including maps & diagram
Drug free work environment
With Valid drivers license and reliable vehicle
10 hour shift
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate to Iowa City, IA 52240: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Driver's License (Required)

Nice To Haves

Landscape maintenance: 2 years (Preferred)
Mowing: 2 years (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Daily preparation of equipment
Report on time at regular start time (8 am)
Load all tools, gas and other necessary equipment/materials. Secure all equipment safely.
Perform and manage landscape and maintenance tasks on client’s properties.
Work in conjunction with the Crew Lead to ensure the work contracted is implemented efficiently and according to the contracted specifications.
Provide labor associated with the maintenance of all lawns & garden beds, including clean-outs.
Perform all tasks of operations including but not limited to mowing, line trimming, blowing, leaf and debris removal, weeding, edging, hedging, raking and mulch installation.
Proper use of safety equipment and Personal Protective Equipment and practices of the crew.
Complete timesheet. Inventory and report all materials used on the job that day.
Review the whole week’s jobs and prepare for the next day’s jobs.
Unload/load equipment and material, clean out truck/trailer by removing trash, debris, etc. daily.
Wash dirty equipment including all mower decks and return to storage location. Report damaged or broken equipment to your manager immediately to get parts on order.