About this role
General Summary
Grounds lead assures grounds are maintained according to schedule of industrial, commercial property such as buildings, and athletic fields, and repairs equipment. The position will supervise their crew and assist in repair of roads, walks, buildings, and mechanical equipment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Prunes shrubs and trees using appropriate techniques according to the plant.
• Edges, mows, uses leaf blowers and other tools or hands to remove trash and debris from grounds.
• Operates power equipment such as, but not limited to, edger, hedge trimmers, chain saws, and tractor/loaders, as necessary.
• Use hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, saws, hedge and brush trimmers, and axes. Performs minor repairs to equipment.
• Other duties as assigned.
Salary: $26.15 per hour + $7.00 per hour fringe rate
Knowledge, Experience and Skill Requirements
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years work experience, in a related field.
• Able to perform tasks without supervision.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Must be able to read, write, understand basic English.
• Must have valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Able to pass government background.
Work Environment
• Applicant will work outside during their entire shift. Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently during working hours.
• Must be able to lift, push, pull and move a minimum of 50 pounds.
This job description is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.
We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.