GROUNDSKEEPER

ABM US•Rochester Hills, MI

11d

About The Position

The Groundskeeper maintains 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. The role includes a range of landscape maintenance and site-cleaning duties, equipment upkeep, basic carpentry and painting, and maintaining safe work areas. On-the-job training is provided. The position is suitable for someone entering or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
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

Veterans and candidates with military experience are encouraged to apply. Listed Military Occupational Specialty Codes: 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 pedestrian and vehicular safety.
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 provide adequate moisture for plantings.
Perform equipment safety checks and recommend necessary changes to the leader.
Maintain safe work areas during and after work projects.
Clean spills as needed, including body fluids.