Groundskeeper

Cushman & Wakefield•Springfield, MA

36d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for maintenance of grounds for all lawns, fields, walks, pathways, roads and parking lots at the client location. C&W Services is a leader in facilities services with 65 years of experience, operating as one of the largest facility services companies in the USA & Canada. We help clients drive down operating expenses, increase facility efficiency and up-time, enable strategic business decisions and create positive experiences for the people who work, shop, learn, live and play in the facilities we maintain. We are building the best team in the industry, and our people are the heart and vitality of C&W Services. Joining C&W Services means joining a firm with a rich history, a blue-chip client list, and the backing of sister company Cushman & Wakefield, one of the world's largest property advisory firms. The reason for our success is simple - talented people.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalency.
Three years' experience as a groundskeeper.
Familiarity with grounds maintenance for facilities of similar size and scope.
Multi-skill set knowledge (Landscaping, irrigation, equipment operation, etc.).
Ability and willingness to work rotational shift, including days, evenings, nights as well as overtime, weekends and holidays as required.
Ability to lift heavy objects up to 50 lbs.
Able to operate golf carts and other motor vehicles.

Nice To Haves

Completed an accredited apprentice program and/or graduated from a trade school a plus.
Willingness to continue training in skill sets to maintain knowledge of the latest equipment and technologies.

Responsibilities

Mow lawns, using hand mower or power mower.
Trim and edge around walks, flower beds and walls, using clippers, weed cutters and edging tools.
Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches or twigs, using shears, pruning shears or chain saws.
Spray lawn, shrubs and trees with fertilizer, herbicides and insecticides, using hand or automatic sprayer.
Rake and bag or bum leaves using rake.
Clean grounds and remove litter, using spiked stick or broom.
Plant grass, flowers, trees and shrubs, using gardening tools.
Water lawn and shrubs, using hose or by activating fixed or portable sprinkler system.
Repair fences, gates, walls and walks, using carpentry and masonry tools.
Clean out drainage ditches and culverts, using shovel and rake.
Perform grounds maintenance tasks using tractor equipped with attachments, such as mowers, lime or fertilizer spreaders and lawn roller.
Sharpen tools, such as weed cutters, edging tools and shears, using file or knife sharpener.
Follow all C&W Services and site-specific health and safety rules and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned to support C&W Services in delivering our mission to the client.