Groundskeeper Jobs

About The Position

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.
• Understanding the importance of priority of work tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Completed an accredited apprentice program and /or graduated from a trade school a plus.
• Willing 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Health savings accounts
• Retirement savings plans
• Life insurance programs
• Disability insurance programs
• Paid time away from work
• Unpaid time away from work