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The Grounds Guys

Come into the shop at 7AM and clock in, load truck with equipment, follow the route/head to job location, start your tasks (either cleaning the yard, mowing/trimming/weeding, or fixing the landscape, removing the old, cleaning and prepping for the new, installing the new). Take an hour lunch break at noon, and resume work at 1, finish your tasks for the day, or reach the stopping point for the day, return to the shop, clean the equipment and truck, clock out (usually about 5:30-6:00PM).

Management is okay, the communication from Management can sometimes be horrible, but thr communication from crew can also sometimes be horrible to management so it is understandable that not everything goes smoothly every time. Overall it seems like management cares about the crew, not just on the job, but after hours as well. Management doesn't really overreact to small mistakes, as long as you learn from it you will be fine. Do a lot more good work than you do mistakes and you will be easily forgiven for small mistakes/oversights.

The workplace culture is only great during Thanksgiving and Christmas, that's when it feels like a family environment, the rest of the year it is pretty much strickly business. You do get decent overtime about the end of March - end of Sptemberish, but you need to have a good chunk of money in a savings account of some sort because near the end of October - beginning/mid March the hours and ultimately your checks won't help much if it is your only income.

The hardest part of the job is the work itself. Everyday you go into work, you know when you pull up to that job you're going to have to be digging, bending, lifting, kneeling, walking, shoveling, leveling, tamping, and be physically productive all day long. And you also know once the end of May hits the heat hits, and everybody wants to do something in their yard, so the hotter it gets, the busier we get. 

Most enjoyable part of the job is being able to have some downtime some days, where you have multiple jobs. Just being able to sit in the Air Conditioning and letting your body relax briefly on the way to the other jobs. The hour lunchbreak is also a great part of the job, and it comes in especially handy when it is peak summer, getting away from the sun, the heat, and the humidity for an hour is very much needed with a job that is this physically demanding.  Thanksgiving and Christmas are a nice time to be apart of the company, getting everyone together and sharing a meal (Thanksgiving/Christmas style lunch with a turkey and a bunch of sides) at the shop, talking with co-workers and just being thankful that you made it another year, have a decent job, and at leasting during the Christmas lunch, are gonna be getting a bonus to either help you through the winter, or help you get some loved ones/yourself something for Christmas.

Working with The Grounds Guys of Sarasota Florida 
I learned the importance of communication and teamwork I myself have been working there  the longest out of the crew our boss is a cool guy very easy-going with a positive attitude .I believe since the beginning he has brought the business along way . He will give you a chance if you ask him by myself I'm currently exploring my options and looking for a career so my time has been cut in half with the Grounds Guys but if you're a hard worker and have no problems getting your hands dirty at work and are looking for a job and have no problem working outside that's the place you want to go.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Its more of a team working together than just a boss telling you what to do.  Everyone is pretty friendly and dose not get too stressed 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Sometimes machines break down on the job. Just normal wear and tear 

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
The boss is a regular guy and is understanding about the personally life of the employees and helps as much as he can with time off and working around schedules the best he can.

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Show up at 7 and find out what the plan is for what crew on that day, get the truck ready for what your job will be for that day and head out and get it done with usally one other person. Some days we get off early at like 2 but other days wont get off till like 6p.m. to 7 p.m.

Company is not mature enough to handle the number of employees it needs to function as described in interview or job description.  Instability there based on the fact it is a new and still-growing business.  Probably a fine fit for someone looking for an entry-level job with no other skill sets,  but not enough work hours or budgetary stability to be comfortable if you are in need of long-term employment and growth opportunities.  Company recruits by stating they offer benefits, but are not yet able to, for example. Work days will fluctuate from five hours to twelve hours, but paychecks will generally be less than thirty-eight hours. Lunch breaks are deducted daily regardless of whether you are able to take one or not.

Field Staff is a great group, hard working, knowledgeable and motivated. Work days can be long and overtime is random. Strict 40 hours unless deemed necessary for the job. However the one owner is rough to work with, demeaning, stubborn, and on several occasions would show up on sites to scream and yell about issues that were overlooked during the estimation process. Often finding myself on jobs that were unattainable without extensive change orders for the work. Issues with tools and materials were overlooked and dismissed even when addressed with the owner. The rest of the office staff and the other owner were exceptional with their professionalism and work efforts. Remained one of the longest staffed employees for 1.5 years and when I put in notice I was fired at the end of the work day by said owner. Be careful with the company and keep track of all communications and hours

Overall work is what you expect. They want you to be neat and efficient and have a tidy looking environment when you're finished with the work. 
Culture on the other hand will vary from location to location. The Grounds Guys of Cedar Creek Lake are bigoted and don't truly value you as a worker the way they should. They want you to bust your butt all day sometime til like 8 or 9, often encountering errors from other employess that haults progress. The boss is lazy and their family who live and work on-site are bigoted zealots and homophobes. If you're straight, white, and Christian you'll be fine working with these guys as long as you can out up with their superior attitude and condescending remarks.

What is the best part of working at the company?
Mowing and maintaining customer properties 

What is the most stressful part about working at the company?
Always having to train people and never getting any positive feedback by owner or supervisor. Nobody ever stayed for long. In two months I had worked there the longest. Crazy

What is the work environment and culture like at the company?
Always pushing to go faster and even if it affected your performance. No customer satisfaction it was always an issue. Owner doesn't possess the skills needed for the business 

What is a typical day like for you at the company?
Mow,blow, and go no matter what. Unrealistic goals lack of understanding of the job.stressful. not hiring quality people with experience of the job.

Don't waste your time at this company it's a dead end job with zero benefits this place is barely a landscape company expect to work with lazy young kids that don't show up or work  At the end of every day you will be required to do a 5S sheet that has 30 ridiculous things to do at the end of each day wash the truck with a broken power washer , change the blades on all the mowers , check the oil , tire pressure , the list goes on forever and takes 2 hours to complete so after mowing for 10 hours you basically turn into a mechanic for the last 2 hours the owner expects you dedicate your life to work like he does but you own no part of the business so why would you care as much as him so don't care if you do work here do just enough not to get fired like everyone else 

I've been here for a little over 2 years now. Started off in the field as a laborer and am now our estimator/customer service rep. We are a small/medium sized landscaper. The couple that owns the company is great. They are involved in everyday operations. They are like family to me now. I would describe the environment as a family-type culture. I always feel like I'm a valued member of our team as opposed to just another employee. Every job has good days and bad days, but the vast majority of days I look forward to coming into work and being with my bosses/coworkers. The pay, from what I understand, is at or above what I hear from other similar companies. 

I’m a petite woman and was concerned that I would be treated differently as I have been in other male dominated fields. This couldn’t be further from the truth of my experience with The Grounds Guys Salem, NH. It’s such a supportive and healthy work environment that encourages me to challenge myself and had me constantly learning. The boss is very involved with day to day operations and will drop everything to help if we need him. We all share ideas as equals and have a great time getting the job done. This is my favorite job I have ever worked and I am excited for what the future holds.

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