Groundskeeper

SBM Offshore•Fairburn, GA

6d•$16

About The Position

The Groundskeeper will be responsible for maintaining the grounds of property using hand or power tools or equipment. To perform this job successfully and safely, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required to perform this job safely. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or listen. The employee must be able to lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Requirements

High school diploma / GED – preferred
Six months related experience and/or training – preferred
Completed all safety and task training certifications.

Responsibilities

Maintain cleanliness of assigned areas such as sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, burial sites, or other grounds features
Make minor repairs to items such as fences, gates, or walls
Gather, remove, and dispose of trash or waste materials
Water and irrigate lawns, trees, or plants using portable sprinkler systems
Use irrigation methods to adjust the amount of water consumption and to prevent waste
Prune or trim trees, shrubs, or hedges using grounds maintenance equipment
Mow or edge lawns, using power mowers or edger
Plant seeds, bulbs, foliage, flowering plants, grass, ground covers, trees, or shrubs and apply mulch for protection, using gardening tools
Rake, mulch, and compost leaves
Operate and perform minor repairs on grounds maintenance equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, snow blowers, chainsaws, electric clippers, sod cutters, or pruning saws
Comply with safety rules, policies and procedures including use of personal protective equipment.
Stops at risk behaviors of others and self
Respond to trouble calls and cleans up spills
Communicate with co-workers, management, and customers and advises on plant selection or care
Provide information about landscaping services or costs