Facility and Grounds Maintenance Helper

Harris American; Cordele (GA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Referral program

Vision insurance

Job summary

Harris American is seeking a Facility & Grounds Maintenance Helper to maintain cleanliness, safety, and appearance of company buildings and grounds. You will perform janitorial duties, seasonal grounds tasks, and assist in basic upkeep of tools and equipment under supervision.

The role requires dependability, ability to follow instructions, and willingness to work in changing weather conditions; prior groundskeeping or janitorial experience is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• Prior groundskeeping, janitorial work, landscaping, or facility maintenance experience preferred but not required.
• Entry-level candidates with 0–1 year experience may be considered.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning procedures, grounds-maintenance, and workplace safety is preferred.
• Experience operating lawn equipment, light trucks, or basic power equipment is preferred.
• Basic horticultural or landscaping knowledge is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.

Responsibilities

• Mow, trim, and maintain lawns and grassy areas around the facility.
• Weed-eat around buildings, fences, signs, parking areas, equipment and other areas.
• Rake leaves and remove weeds, branches, trash and debris from grounds.
• Assist with care of plants, trees, shrubs, and landscaped areas.
• Seasonal grounds maintenance including snow, ice, mud, and dirt removal when needed.
• Keep sidewalks, entrances, and parking areas clean, safe and attractive.
• Operate light trucks and lawn equipment as authorized and safe.
• Clean and maintain groundskeeping equipment.
• Clean and maintain offices, restrooms, breakrooms, and common areas.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and clean surfaces with approved products.
• Remove and dispose of trash and recycling per procedures.
• Restock paper, soap, cleaning supplies.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions or maintenance needs.

Skills

Groundskeeping

Janitorial work

Landscaping

Facility maintenance

Safety awareness

Following instructions

Tools

Lawn equipment

Light trucks

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION – PURPOSE OF ROLE:

The Facility & Grounds Maintenance Helper is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness, safety, organization, and appearance of company buildings and surrounding grounds. This position performs routine janitorial duties, seasonal grounds maintenance, and basic care of the tools and equipment used to complete assigned work.

The role works under the direction of senior maintenance personnel and assists in providing employees and visitors with a clean, orderly, safe, and professional environment.

Compensation

Essential Functions:

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Mow, trim, and maintain lawns and grassy areas surrounding the facility.
• Weed-eat around buildings, fences, signs, parking areas, equipment, and other areas that cannot be reached with a mower.
• Rake leaves and remove weeds, branches, trash, and other debris from facility grounds.
• Assist with the care of plants, flowers, trees, shrubs, walkways, and landscaped areas.
• Perform seasonal grounds maintenance, including the removal of snow, ice, mud, and dirt when necessary.
• Keep sidewalks, entrances, parking areas, fence lines, and other outdoor spaces clean, attractive, orderly, and safe.
• Operate light trucks, lawn equipment, and assorted hand and power tools as authorized.
• Perform routine cleaning and basic maintenance of lawn, gardening, and groundskeeping equipment.
• Clean and maintain assigned offices, restrooms, breakrooms, production-support areas, common areas, and other facility spaces.
• Sweep, mop, vacuum, dust, and clean surfaces using approved cleaning tools and products.
• Remove and properly dispose of trash, recycling, and other waste in accordance with company procedures.
• Restock paper products, soap, cleaning supplies, and other assigned facility supplies.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions, damaged equipment, maintenance concerns, and needed repairs to the appropriate supervisor.
• Follow all safety procedures when operating equipment or handling cleaning products, chemicals, and waste materials.
• Properly store tools, equipment, chemicals, and supplies after use.
• Maintain accurate completion of assigned cleaning and grounds-maintenance schedules.
• Assist the Maintenance Department with basic facility-maintenance tasks when trained and directed.

Qualifications and Experience:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the position.

• Previous experience in groundskeeping, janitorial work, landscaping, or general facility maintenance is preferred but not required.
• Entry-level candidates with zero to one year of related work experience may be considered.
• Basic knowledge of cleaning procedures, grounds-maintenance practices, and workplace safety is preferred.
• Experience operating lawn equipment, light trucks, or basic power equipment is preferred.
• Basic horticultural or landscaping knowledge is preferred but not required.
• Must be able to understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Must be able to safely use cleaning products, tools, and assigned equipment after training.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

The successful candidate should:

• Work safely and follow established company policies and procedures.
• Be dependable, punctual, and capable of completing assigned work on schedule.
• Be able to work independently while following the direction of senior personnel or supervisors.
• Recognize and report unsafe conditions, equipment concerns, and facility-maintenance needs.
• Maintain tools, equipment, supplies, and work areas in a clean and orderly condition.
• Be able to prioritize routine duties and respond to changing facility or weather-related needs.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with supervisors, coworkers, employees, and visitors.
• Demonstrate attention to detail when cleaning and maintaining indoor and outdoor areas.
• Be willing and able to work in changing weather and environmental conditions.

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance