Estate Groundskeeper

MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

MacAllister Machinery Co., Inc. is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Technician to perform semi-skilled work maintaining and modifying outdoor landscapes. Responsibilities include operating mowers and irrigation systems, planting and pruning, and basic repairs to grounds equipment.

You will also assist with snow/ice removal, apply chemicals safely, and ensure equipment is kept in good working order. A HS diploma or GED is required, with ability to lift 50 lbs and pass background checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Background check required.
• Dependable transportation.
• Strong work ethic and trustworthy.

Responsibilities

• Maintains grounds by seeding, watering, mulching, fertilizing, and applying chemicals as needed.
• Mows lawns with riding or push mowers; trims around trees, shrubs, and sidewalks.
• Maintains and operates irrigation systems; assists in snow/ice removal.
• Safely handles chemicals with protective gear and proper disposal as directed.
• Operates light vehicles and power tools, following safety protocols.
• Performs routine maintenance on equipment and tools.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Lawn mowing

Equipment operation

Horticulture basics

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn care equipment

Irrigation systems

Snow removal equipment

Job description

Position Summary

This position performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance, care, and modification of grounds and landscapes which includes the operation of electrically-powered and gasoline-powered grounds keeping equipment and machines, and the use of small hand and power tools or equipment in planting, cultivating, and trimming grounds and landscaping. This position also performs maintenance on grounds keeping equipment and tools, and makes minor repairs (within demonstrated capability) as directed.

Description

Position Summary

This position performs semi-skilled work in the maintenance, care, and modification of grounds and landscapes which includes the operation of electrically-powered and gasoline-powered grounds keeping equipment and machines, and the use of small hand and power tools or equipment in planting, cultivating, and trimming grounds and landscaping. This position also performs maintenance on grounds keeping equipment and tools, and makes minor repairs (within demonstrated capability) as directed.

Position Duties/Responsibilities

Primary Responsibilities:

• Performs tasks common to the care of grounds and landscapes by seeding, watering, mulching, fertilizing, and applying chemicals to outside plantings, lawns and turf, as well as inside flowers and cuttings used in transplanting; inspecting plant materials for insects, disease, physical and mechanical damage and identifying replacements; transplanting, pruning, trimming, and cultivating trees, shrubs, ground cover, and flowers; and storing and caring for bulbs and cuttings in the winter season.
• Performs regular and directed grounds and landscape maintenance by mowing lawns with riding or push mowers; trimming and edging around trees, shrubs, ground cover, flowers, sidewalks and buildings; weeding, thinning and cleaning flower beds and other grounds by hand or utilizing proper tools and equipment; and setting up, adjusting, repairing, and cleaning irrigation systems.
• Assists in preventing accidents resulting from snow or ice covered walkways; operating snow blowers, tractors or mowers with blades and using shovels to remove snow and spread sand, chat and salt on snow- or ice-covered surfaces.
• Applies chemicals used in grounds keeping (horticulture, turf management, and floriculture) properly and safely by wearing prescribed protective clothing, masks, and/or rubber gloves and boots, following either written or verbal directions for mixing chemical compounds according to specifications, applying the chemicals properly on grounds and landscapes designated for their use, and disposing of residual chemical products as directed or storing and labeling them for future use.
• Safely operates light vehicles such as pick-up trucks, tractors, street sweepers or riding mowers and portable power tools and equipment such as saws, grass trimmers, snow/leaf blowers, sprayers, paint machines and other grounds keeping equipment by obeying applicable traffic laws and following operator instructions, and wearing appropriate safety items such as goggles, gloves, or other appropriate protective clothing.
• Ensures that grounds maintenance equipment and building maintenance equipment are operational by performing routine and preventative maintenance and cleaning of tools, equipment and machines within reasonable capabilities.
• Other responsibilities as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No formal supervisory responsibilities

Required

Position Requirements

• High School diploma or GED
• Able to lift up 50lbs
• Clear results from background check (employment, criminal, education, motor vehicle)
• Dependable transportation
• Strong work ethic and trustworthy