Full-Time Groundskeeper - Courthouse (AbilityOne Program)

Goodwill of Central and Southern Indiana • Indianapolis, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper at Goodwill Legacy Group (GLG) maintains the grounds and property of an assigned federal government location through the AbilityOne program, a partnership between Goodwill and the federal government. The role helps maintain healthy operations and environments at local federal facilities. The Groundskeeper performs mowing, trimming, blowing, landscaping, cleanup, and snow removal while prioritizing the safety of customers, teammates, and the public. The position also involves communicating with Goodwill leadership and customers as needed and overseeing or escorting subcontractors to ensure contracted work is completed.

The position is full-time, hourly, and located at 46 E Ohio St, Indianapolis, IN 46204. The listed schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.; however, the employee must be willing to work all hours of the day to meet contract requirements, especially during snow season. No degree or credential is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform essential job functions. A government background check may be required.

Requirements

• No degree or credential is required.
• Follow direction and adhere to current industry standards of quality, productivity, and safety.
• Communicate attentively, comprehend basic work-related written material, and ask questions as appropriate.
• Carry out simple one- or two-step instructions and handle standardized situations with few or no variables.
• Recognize risks, apply appropriate controls, and follow safety protocols.
• Have familiarity with operating landscaping equipment such as lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, and weed eaters.
• Perform basic arithmetic, including computing ratios to mix chemicals such as oil and gas.
• Be willing to work all hours of the day to meet contract requirements, especially during snow season.
• Be able to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crawl, and crouch for periods exceeding eight hours; use hands to handle or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; and talk and hear.
• Be able to move and lift 25–50 pounds.
• Manage frequent exposure to loud noise and temperature variations, including wet or humid conditions, and occasional exposure to fumes, airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.
• Have close, distance, peripheral, and color vision and the ability to adjust focus.
• A government background check may be required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Mow, cut, and water lawns.
• Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, and twigs.
• Plant and care for grass and flowers.
• Trim and edge around walks, flower beds, and walls.
• Remove weeds and apply pesticides and herbicides as needed.
• Rake and dispose of leaves and other debris; clean grounds and remove litter.
• Clean drainage ditches and culverts.
• Sharpen tools such as mower blades, weed cutters, edging tools, and shears.
• Perform snow removal, including salting, shoveling, and snow blowing to clear sidewalks, driveways, and parking lots; use tractors and gators when available.
• Communicate with Goodwill leadership and customers when appropriate and as needed.
• Oversee or escort subcontractors to ensure the contract Scope of Work is being accomplished.
• Follow industry standards for quality, productivity, and safety.

Benefits

• Continuing education and leadership development
• Comprehensive health plan
• Vacation and sick time
• Life, dental, and vision insurance
• Preventive health and wellness program
• Section 125 pretax health spending account, dependent care spending account, and premiums
• Retirement options with a company match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed