Groundskeeper – Austin Industrial - (Corpus Christi, TX)

Austin Bridge & Road•Corpus Christi, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper performs labor-intensive tasks in an industrial setting under the direction of a supervisor or foreman. The role may use a variety of hand and power tools, prepare and clean sites, plant flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes, dig trenches, set excavation braces, erect scaffolding, clear rubble and debris, remove waste, and assist other craft workers. Other duties may be assigned. The position involves maintaining grounds and job sites, including mowing, trimming, edging, sweeping, fertilizing, watering, raking, mulching, pruning, and pulling weeds. The employee must use equipment and tools properly and safely, follow instructions, work independently according to a schedule, and maintain dependable attendance. Work may take place in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must use required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. The job requires a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity. Reasonable accommodation may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer; visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

No minimum education requirements.
Valid driver's license.
Six or more months of experience in an industrial setting is preferred.
Ability to work independently and complete daily activities according to schedule.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing and to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
Ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
Ability to meet the attendance schedule with dependability and consistency.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to perform required physical activities, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers; some positions require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds and working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces.
Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities; ability to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable site and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employer visa sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Six or more months of experience in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

Perform a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor.
Maintain a clean job site by picking up tools and equipment and securing the site each day to eliminate potential hazards.
Use knowledge of equipment, materials, and supplies used in an industrial setting.
Mow lawns with hand, power, or riding mowers; trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls.
Plant flowers, grass, shrubs, and bushes.
Apply fertilizer and water plants and grass as needed.
Sweep walkways and remove debris.
Trim shrubs and pull weeds.
Perform minor repairs and maintenance on groundskeeping equipment.
Rake, mulch, and prune grounds as needed.
Work independently and complete daily activities according to the work schedule.
Communicate orally and in writing; understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
Use equipment and tools properly and safely.
Meet the attendance schedule dependably and consistently.
Assist other craft workers and perform other duties as assigned.