Facility Maintenance Grounds Tech

ZipRecruiter; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dedicated individual to maintain a clean and safe work environment. Responsibilities include lawn care, equipment operation, and ensuring job site safety. Ideal candidates will possess a high school diploma and demonstrate dependability, attention to detail, and a positive attitude. Join a team committed to professionalism and growth within the company.

Qualifications

• Dependability and strong attention to detail are essential.
• Must maintain professionalism and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the job site is safe and professionally maintained.
• Perform minor preventive maintenance on lawn care equipment.
• Operate company equipment safely to complete tasks.

Skills

Dependability

Detail-Oriented

Time Management

Safety Awareness

Team Player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Edger

Hedge trimmers

Pole trimmers

Chain saw

Brush cutter

Grass trimmers

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

JOB PURPOSE

This position is responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient work environment inside and outside the facility.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Ensure the job site is professionally maintained and safe at all times.
• Minor scheduled preventive maintenance on lawn care equipment
• Ability to maintain grounds by trimming, de-weeding, and general clean-up.
• Must perform planting, mulching, and edging of lawns.
• Properly operate company equipment (Pallet Jack, forklift, etc.) to safely complete essential task
• Remove weeds and debris from pathways and flower beds.
• Trim hedges, bushes, and shrubs as needed or on a monthly cycle.
• Ensure that all work areas and equipment are free of obstructions and debris.
• Must have high awareness and strong commitment to professionalism and safety.
• Remove and dispose of debris from work sites and keep areas and equipment well- organized.
• Be accountable and responsible for the proper use and care of company equipment.
• All other duties, as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Dependability, Detail- & Deadline-Oriented, Time Management Skills, Safety Awareness
• Always maintains professionalism and a positive attitude.
• Career driven with a desire to grow with the company.
• A good team player with the ability to take direction and follow through on tasks.
• Strong attention to detail
• Maintain confidentiality as required.

Qualifications:

• Functional knowledge of various commercial lawn care equipment

• Edger
• Hedge trimmers
• Pole trimmers
• Chain saw
• Brush cutter
• Grass trimmers

• Ability to safely operate a commercial zero turn mowers

WORKING CONDITIONS

The job requires a person to work in conditions that include extreme heat and cold; a high noise level, which may, at times, require normal hearing protection in the form of ear plugs; heights; and dealing with chemicals. Hours may vary based on business needs, including working regular shifts as outlined and/or occasional weekends, or overtime, if needed.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Team members are constantly standing, walking, carrying, pulling/pushing, bending, seeing, kneeling, stooping, reaching, hearing, as well as operating machinery. Team members will be lifting/maneuvering objects weighing 50 lbs. or less regularly.

DIRECT REPORTS

Not Applicable.

Must be at least 18 years old.