Bed Maintenance Technician

The Grounds Guys of Olathe, KS; Osawatomie (KS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

The Grounds Guys of Olathe, KS is seeking a dedicated team member for landscape maintenance. This role includes responsibilities such as weed control, equipment operation, and landscape enhancements. A valid Driver's License and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds are required, along with one year of related experience.

Members may also assist with seasonal duties, like Christmas lighting. Join us and enjoy a benefits package that varies by location!

Qualifications

• One year experience in landscape maintenance or a related field.
• Valid Driver's License with clean record.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and meet other physical requirements.

Responsibilities

• Perform landscape bed maintenance duties.
• Operate mechanical equipment like bed edgers and chainsaws.
• Assist with route and job planning.
• Apply chemicals under supervision.
• Participate in seasonal duties like Christmas lighting.

Skills

Landscape maintenance

Mechanical equipment operation

Customer service

Physical fitness

Education

High school diploma/GED

Tools

Bed edgers

Pruners

Chainsaws

Job description

We began with a single vision shared between 10 brothers. Originally, we opened our doors as Sunshine Grounds Care in 1987. As time passed and more brothers joined the project, it became a widely recognized brand built on the principles of excellent workmanship, customer satisfaction, and real care. We abide by the simple values outlined in our company acronym "C.A.R.E.", which are: Customers first, Attitude, Respect, and Enjoy life in the process!

Specific Responsibilities

• Performs landscape bed maintenance duties such as weed control and removal, spring clean-up, fall clean-up, trimming, and pruning.
• Operates a variety of mechanical equipment including but not limited to bed edgers, pruners, and chainsaws.
• Performs landscape enhancement activities such as mulch application, plantings, top soil application, and some design related work.
• Addresses clients' questions, comments, and concerns or refers clients to the Account Manager as appropriate.
• Assists Account/Production Manager with route and job planning and organization, thereby ensuring sufficient resources and materials are readily available.
• Assists with equipment maintenance and repair under supervision of the Account/Production Manager.
• Applies chemicals under the direction of a licensed applicator, and with all required protective equipment. Licensing required within 90 days – two attempts will be paid for by the Company.
• Our valued team members are employed throughout the season, as possible, through Christmas lighting and snow removal. Duties will vary during this part of the season.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job Requirements

• High school diploma/GED (or current student status).
• One year experience in this or a related field is required.
• Valid Driver's License with clean record.
• Willingness to work occasional (paid) overtime.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds to waist level and perform all other physical requirements associated with a position of this nature.

Benefits

Benefits package varies by location.