Groundskeeper

ABM•Virginia Beach, VA

13d

About The Position

Maintain property grounds by mowing and cutting lawns; trimming and edging along walkways, flower beds, and walls; trimming bushes and trees; planting bushes and flowers; applying lawn-care chemicals as needed; and removing snow and spreading salt. On-the-job training is provided. This is described as a good job for someone entering or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. Veterans and candidates with military experience are 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 is required.
No experience is required; on-the-job training is provided.

Nice To Haves

Military or veteran experience is encouraged; listed Military Occupational Specialty Codes are 11B, 12T, 88M, BU, 1341, and 3E2X1.

Responsibilities

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