Federal-Groundskeeper

GC LOGISTICS; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

GC Logistics, LLC is seeking a dedicated grounds maintenance worker in Shreveport, LA to perform mowing, trimming, debris removal and plant care. The role emphasizes customer service and professional communication with clients.

Candidates should be able to lift up to 50 pounds, work outdoors in all weather, and have reliable transportation. A fitness-for-duty exam and background check are required prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Lift up to 50 pounds and operate grounds maintenance equipment.
• Able to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Reliable transportation to service grounds as needed.
• Fitness-for-duty physical, pre-employment drug screen, and background check required.

Responsibilities

• Provide grounds maintenance as required by contract terms.
• Perform grass cutting using walking or riding mowers (<2000 lbs).
• Trim hedges and edges around walkways, flowerbeds, and wells.
• Remove debris to keep grounds clean.
• Prune shrubs and trees to shape using hand tools.
• Spray lawn, shrubs and trees with fertilizer and insecticide as needed.
• Place mulch, pine straw in beds and plant flowers.
• Provide courteous customer service and communicate with client representatives.

Skills

Physical fitness

Outdoor work

Customer service

Education

Not Specified

Tools

Lawnmowers

Hedge trimmers

Weed eaters

Edging tools

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Shreveport, LA - Shreveport, LA 71101Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedSalary Range: $20.61 HourlyJob Shift: DayJob Category: General LaborGC Logistics, LLC is proud to serve our clients and communities as a service-disabled veteran-owned small business by providing a wide range of grounds maintenance services including mowing, weed-eating, blowing, edging, debris removal, flower bed maintenance and more.

Responsibilities and duties:

• Provide grounds maintenance as required by contract terms.
• Perform grass cutting services using walking or riding mowers (of less than 2000 lbs).
• Trim hedges and edges around walkways, flowerbeds, and wells using hedge trimmers, clippers and edging tools.
• Remove debris and litter to optimize cleanliness of grounds.
• Prune shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth using shears and other handheld tools.
• Spray lawn, shrubs and trees with fertilizer and insecticide as needed.
• Place mulch, pine straw and other similar products in garden and/or flower beds.
• Plant flowers and other similar plants in garden and/or flower beds.
• Provide courteous and professional customer service to clients.
• Communicate effectively with client representatives while answering questions regarding grounds maintenance.
• Exhibit problem-solving ability to deescalate concerns professionally should the need arise.

Qualifications

For your safety, you should be able to lift up to 50 pounds and be familiar with the operation of grounds maintenance equipment such as standing lawnmowers, weed eaters, and more. The ability to withstand inclement weather and work outdoors is essential. Additionally, you must have reliable transportation to ensure the grounds are serviced appropriately.

If you like to stay busy, enjoy working outside, and value seeing the results of your hard work as you close out your day, this is the position for you!

• All team members must submit to a fitness-for-duty physical, pre-employment drug screen and background check.