Groundskeeper 1

Madix Inc.•Terrell, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing! We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business. Essential Functions Plants shrubs, trees, and flowers; prunes trees and shrubs. Removes debris from stairs and walkways/sidewalks, rakes leaves, and mows lawns. Waters trees, shrubs, and lawns and performs irrigation activities. Sprays for weeds and insects using unrestricted chemicals as required. Operates large power lawn mowers, edgers, hand tools, and large vehicles associated with ground maintenance and landscaping activities. Operates pick-up trucks, flat-rack trucks, and dump trucks for hauling purposes and for trash and debris removal. Performs minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required. Assists in the maintenance of parking lots and other surfaces, including asphalt repairs and minor masonry or plastering work as required. Shovels and removes snow and ice from designated areas such as roofs, sidewalks, and entryways as required. Installs and removes outdoor signs, parking and traffic control barriers, and overhead banners as required. Preform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Knowledge of equipment, tools, and procedures of grounds construction and care.
Knowledge of fertilizers, insecticides, and herbicides used in grounds care and gardening.
Skill in operating grounds maintenance and grounds construction equipment.
Ability to wear protective equipment such as earplugs, safety glasses, gloves, boots, respirators, etc.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
One year of grounds maintenance experience; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Responsibilities

Plants shrubs, trees, and flowers; prunes trees and shrubs.
Removes debris from stairs and walkways/sidewalks, rakes leaves, and mows lawns.
Waters trees, shrubs, and lawns and performs irrigation activities.
Sprays for weeds and insects using unrestricted chemicals as required.
Operates large power lawn mowers, edgers, hand tools, and large vehicles associated with ground maintenance and landscaping activities.
Operates pick-up trucks, flat-rack trucks, and dump trucks for hauling purposes and for trash and debris removal.
Performs minor maintenance and repair on equipment and tools as required.
Assists in the maintenance of parking lots and other surfaces, including asphalt repairs and minor masonry or plastering work as required.
Shovels and removes snow and ice from designated areas such as roofs, sidewalks, and entryways as required.
Installs and removes outdoor signs, parking and traffic control barriers, and overhead banners as required.
Preform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Group Health Insurance
Company Paid Group Term Life
Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Critical Care
401k – Eligible day one of employment (Contributions can be from 1% to 50% of salary. Company match of up to 4% quarterly based on safe harbor election)
Holidays – 9 per year (Eligible after 30 days of employment)
Vacation time
Educational Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Onsite Clinic – Free medical visits
Safety and Attendance incentives
Employee Appreciation Days