Full-Time Grounds & Landscaping Specialist

Bluestem Communities Management Inc; North Newton (KS); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and Vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid time off

Holiday pay

Job summary

Bluestem Communities Management Inc. is seeking a full-time Grounds Maintenance Worker to maintain campus grounds, operate various mowing and edging equipment, and perform minor repairs as needed.

Responsibilities include planting, trimming, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, landscape upkeep, and snow removal assistance when required. Applicants should be at least 18 years old with prior groundskeeping or turf experience and a valid KS driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Experience in groundskeeping and landscape maintenance.
• Ability to operate and maintain gas and electric lawn equipment.
• Familiarity with applying chemicals using proper PPE and safety protocols.
• Knowledge of maintaining grounds, planting, pruning, and seasonal care.

Responsibilities

• Operate mowing and edging equipment (gas powered walk behind and ride-on).
• Mow, trim, edge around trees, beds, sidewalks, and parking areas.
• Apply fertilizers, pesticides and manage irrigation installations with proper PPE.
• Install/maintain landscape lighting, signs, gates, and other landscape features.
• Maintain irrigation systems and drip irrigation scheduling.

Skills

Groundskeeping experience

Equipment operation

Chemical handling

Safety awareness

Tools

Lawn mowers

Tractors with blade

Irrigation equipment

Job description

Bluestem Communities Management Inc. is seeking a full-time Grounds Maintenance Worker to maintain campus grounds, operate various mowing and edging equipment, and perform minor repairs as needed.

Responsibilities include planting, trimming, irrigation, fertilization, pest control, landscape upkeep, and snow removal assistance when required. Applicants should be at least 18 years old with prior groundskeeping or turf experience and a valid KS driver’s license.