Groundskeeper

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Landscape Laborer to maintain property grounds by mowing, cutting lawns; trimming and edging along walkways, flower beds and walls; trims bushes and trees; plants bushes and flowers; applies lawn care chemicals, as needed; and removes snow and spreads salt. On-the-job- training is provided.

• The pay listed is the hourly range or the hourly rate for this position.  A specific offer will vary based on applicant’s experience, skills, abilities, geographic location, and alignment with market data. 

Benefit Information: ABM offers a comprehensive benefits package. For information about ABM’s benefits, visit ABM Employee Benefits | Front Line Team Members

A good job for someone just entering the workforce or returning to the workforce with limited experience and education. ABM is a military and veteran friendly employer, veterans and candidates with military experience encouraged to apply. Military Occupational Specialty Code: 11B, 12T, 88M, BU, 1341, 3E2X1 

• Maintain property grounds 
• Ensure proper maintenance of mowers, blowers, and sprinkler systems 
• Perform a range of landscape maintenance duties including leaf removal, pruning shrubs and trees, fertilizing, lawn care and watering 
• Remove litter and emptying trash cans 
• Clean roads, parking lots and walks to ensure safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic 
• Perform basic carpentry and painting tasks 
• Remove ice and snow from walks, roads and lots, including the application of ice melter and road sand 
• Establish new plants and plantings both in landscape and through greenhouse culture 
• Use manual and automatic watering systems to ensure adequate moisture for plantings 
• Perform safety checks on equipment and recommend any necessary changes to leader 
• Maintain safe work areas during and after work projects 
• Clean spills as needed, including body fluids 

Additionally:

· Responsible for marking and other necessary preparations of all athletic fields for any games or practices as required

· Must be available to work athletics events or other college events as needed (this includes events that are not during normal business hours)

Required:
• Must be 18 years of age or older 

· Operational knowledge of all pruning and horticultural equipment

· Operational knowledge of all landscaping equipment, including tractors, mowers, hedge trimmers, edgers, etc.

· Athletic grounds work (lining fields, baseball/softball infield care, turf care, etc.)

· Must maintain a valid driver’s license