Groundskeeper

ABM•Petersburg, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Landscape Laborer to maintain property grounds by mowing, cutting lawns; trimming and edging along walkways, flower beds and walls; trims bushes and trees; plants bushes and flowers; applies lawn care chemicals, as needed; and removes snow and spreads salt. On-the-job- training is provided. The pay rate is $18.00 per hour, with a specific offer varying based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. The shift is 7a-4pm Monday-Friday. ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. This is a good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Must have a valid Driver's License
No high school diploma, GED or college degree required
No experience required and on the job training provided

Responsibilities

Maintain property grounds
Ensure proper maintenance of mowers, blowers, and sprinkler systems
Perform a range of landscape maintenance duties including leaf removal, pruning shrubs and trees, fertilizing, lawn care and watering
Remove litter and emptying trash cans
Clean roads, parking lots and walks to ensure safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic
Perform basic carpentry and painting tasks
Remove ice and snow from walks, roads and lots, including the application of ice melter and road sand
Establish new plants and plantings both in landscape and through greenhouse culture
Use manual and automatic watering systems to ensure adequate moisture for plantings
Perform safety checks on equipment and recommend any necessary changes to leader
Maintain safe work areas during and after work projects
Clean spills as needed, including body fluids