Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and energetic Grounds Maintenance Technician to join our team in maintaining the pristine condition of outdoor spaces, including athletic fields, golf courses, landscaped areas, and other grounds. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work outdoors, applying your knowledge and hands-on skills to create beautiful, functional environments. The ideal candidate will be passionate about landscape care, equipped with a strong work ethic, and eager to contribute to the upkeep of high-quality grounds that enhance the aesthetic appeal and safety of our facilities.
Responsibilities
- Perform irrigation system installation, inspection, repair, and maintenance to ensure optimal water distribution across various landscapes.
- Maintain athletic fields and golf course grounds through mowing, edging, fertilizing, aerating, and overseeding to promote healthy turf growth.
- Operate a variety of landscaping and groundskeeping equipment including power tools, chainsaws, lawnmowers, trimmers, and other manual tools with a focus on safety and efficiency.
- Conduct landscape maintenance activities such as planting, pruning, mulching, and gardening to enhance visual appeal and environmental health.
- Manage pesticide application in accordance with safety regulations to control pests while protecting the environment.
- Perform manual handling tasks such as lifting heavy equipment or materials safely during landscaping projects or equipment maintenance.
- Operate company vehicles for transportation of tools, materials, or personnel between job sites while adhering to all safety protocols.
- Maintain equipment through routine inspections and preventive maintenance to ensure longevity and reliable operation.
- Support general groundskeeping duties including litter removal, soil preparation, and seasonal cleanups to uphold high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
Skills
- Strong knowledge of irrigation systems installation, troubleshooting, and repair techniques.
- Experience with athletic field groundskeeping and golf course turf management practices.
- Proficiency in landscape maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging, fertilizing, aerating, pruning, and planting.
- Skilled in operating hand tools (e.g., shovels, rakes), power tools (e.g., trimmers, blowers), chainsaws, and other landscaping equipment safely.
- Ability to perform manual handling tasks including heavy lifting while maintaining proper body mechanics.
- Familiarity with pesticide management procedures following safety guidelines and environmental regulations.
- Knowledge of horticulture principles related to lawn care, gardening, landscaping design, and plant health care.
- Experience operating company vehicles responsibly in compliance with traffic laws and safety standards.
- Understanding of power tool safety practices combined with routine equipment maintenance skills.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions while maintaining attention to detail and quality standards.
Join us in creating vibrant outdoor environments that inspire pride! This paid position offers a dynamic work setting where your skills directly impact the beauty and functionality of our grounds. We value proactive individuals who are eager to learn new techniques while applying their existing expertise in irrigation systems, turf management, landscape maintenance, and equipment operation. If you’re passionate about horticulture or groundskeeping — especially within athletic fields or golf courses — we want you on our team!
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
Work Location: In person
