Landscape Grounds Keeper

Management and Training Corporation•Marana, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Landscape Grounds Keeper is responsible for maintaining the appearance, cleanliness, and safety of assigned outdoor areas, landscaped spaces, and facility grounds at Marana Detention Center in Marana, Arizona. The role includes grounds maintenance, operating equipment, assisting with minor repairs, and following Management & Training Corporation and customer directives. The position maintains lawns and landscaped areas, trims and plants vegetation, keeps walkways and exterior common areas clean and safe, and collects outdoor trash and debris. The Grounds Keeper also helps maintain a safe and orderly work environment and participates in inspections to support compliance with organizational and contract standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, technical training, or general knowledge of grounds/maintenance operations required.
U.S. citizenship or lawful U.S. permanent resident status required.
Must successfully complete required preservice training.
Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Ability to lift, move, push, or carry materials and equipment as needed.
Prolonged periods of standing, walking, bending, and squatting.

Nice To Haves

One to three years of prior landscape or groundskeeping experience is highly desired.

Responsibilities

Maintain lawns and landscape areas through mowing, trimming, weeding, fertilizing, reseeding, planting, and watering.
Trim hedges, shrubs, and trees; prune and spray as required.
Plant trees, shrubs, flowers, and grass in designated areas.
Maintain walkways, entrances, steps, and exterior common areas for cleanliness and safety.
Operate grounds equipment, including riding and push mowers, trimmers, weed eaters, sprayers, and sprinkling systems.
Collect and dispose of trash, litter, and debris from exterior grounds.
Maintain a safe, clean, and orderly work environment and follow safety procedures.
Participate in inspections and ensure compliance with organizational and contract standards.
Assist with minor repairs and follow MTC and customer directives.