Full-Time Groundskeeper - Courthouse (AbilityOne Program)

Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana • Indianapolis, IN

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Groundskeeper maintains the grounds and property of an assigned federal government location through Goodwill Legacy Group’s AbilityOne program, a partnership with Goodwill and the federal government. The role is responsible for maintaining high-quality grounds, including mowing, trimming, and blowing, while prioritizing the safety of customers, teammates, and the public. Snow removal is also part of the position.

The job is full-time at the courthouse located at 46 E Ohio St, Indianapolis, Indiana. The stated schedule is Monday through Friday, 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., with a requirement to be willing to work all hours of the day to meet contract needs, especially during snow season. A government background check may be required.

Requirements

• No degree or credential is required.
• Follow direction and adhere to current industry standards for quality, productivity, and safety.
• Give full attention to others, recognize points being made, ask questions appropriately, and avoid interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Read and comprehend basic written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.
• Carry out simple one- or two-step instructions and handle standardized situations with few or no variables.
• Recognize risks, apply appropriate measures to control and manage them, and follow safety protocols.
• Have familiarity operating landscaping equipment such as lawnmowers, hedge trimmers, and weed eaters.
• Add and subtract two-digit numbers, multiply and divide with 10s and 100s, and compute 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 more than eight hours; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb and balance; and talk and hear.
• Be able to move and lift 25–50 pounds.
• Be able to 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 abilities and be able to adjust focus.
• A government background check may be required for employment.

Responsibilities

• Mow, cut, and water lawns.
• Prune shrubs and trees to shape them, improve growth, and remove damaged leaves, branches, or 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 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.

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 company match

What This Job Offers

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