Grounds Assistant - Grand Rapids

The Professional Group; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with match

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

The Professional Group is seeking a Grounds Assistant to support the Crew Lead by delivering high-quality grounds services with a focus on productivity and profitability. You will be a crew member on grounds care crews, operating tools and equipment as needed and maintaining professional standards.

Starting pay ranges from $18.00 to $20.00 per hour across three level tiers, with a $100/month signing bonus for three months and a 90‑day evaluation with a $0.50/hour raise based on performance and

Qualifications

• Ability to pass Federal eligibility requirements.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Have transportation to and from shop locations.
• Ability to walk and remain on foot for most of the work day.
• Ability to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds.

Responsibilities

• Effectively communicating with management, peers, supervisors, clients, and vendors.
• Maintaining truck, truck, and equipment to company standards.
• Meeting company standards regarding presentation of self.
• Following and promoting company safety rules.
• Ensuring that work is performed in the most productive manner. Minimizing expenses/costs of operations.
• Continually developing skills and knowledge.

Skills

Weed whip

Edger

Backpack blower

Exaktime

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Weed whip

Edger

Backpack blower

Exaktime

Job description

The Professional Group (TPG) offers competitive pay and a wide range of benefit options including, but not limited to, 401(k) with match, medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, paid holidays, and paid time off.

External Description

JOB DESCRIPTION

GROUNDS ASSISTANT

Reports to: Crew Lead

Overview: The Assistant is responsible for assisting the Crew Lead with consistently delivering the highest quality grounds services in the industry, while remaining focused on productivity and profitability. Assistants are crew members for grounds care crews providing a wide array of grounds maintenance services.

Minimum Qualifications for all Field Employees:

• Ability to pass Federal eligibility requirements.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age.
• Have transportation to and from shop locations.
• Ability to walk and remain on foot for most of the work day.
• Ability to lift and carry fifty (50) pounds.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Effectively communicating with management, peers, supervisors, clients, and vendors.
• Maintaining truck, truck, and equipment to company standards.
• Meeting company standards regarding presentation of self.
• Following and promoting company safety rules.
• Ensuring that work is performed in the most productive manner.Minimizing expenses/costs of operations.
• Continually developing skills and knowledge.

Job descriptions and rates of pay shown below. All new hires receive a $100/month signing bonus for three months, and a 90‑day evaluation with a $0.50/hour pay raise based on acceptable performance and attendance.

Level I Qualifications: starting pay $18.00/hour

Ability to assist with the operations of a grounds care work crew, using weed whip, edger and backpack blower.

• Has the ability to use a shovel or snow blower in winter.
• Must be able to use Exaktime to punch in and out.

Level II Qualifications: starting pay $19.00/hour

Level I Qualifications.

• Knowledge and ability to operate all basic landscape maintenance and snow equipment including mowers, whips, edgers and blowers.
• Has the ability to operate all sidewalk equipment in winter.

Level III Qualifications: starting pay $20.00/hr

• Level II Qualifications.
• Knowledge and ability to operate all landscape maintenance equipment including mowers, whips, edgers and blowers.
• Combination of education and work experience indicating a capacity to advance to a grounds supervisor position.
• Has a chauffeurs license and DOT card and is in training to become a full time crew lead.
• Has the ability to operate a snow plow truck and all sidewalk equipment in winter.

Possession of a Pesticide Applicator’s license. Core, 3A, 3B, & 6 can be added at any point with a $1.00 per hour increase in pay.

Disclaimer
The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.

This Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or on any other basis prohibited by law. Information on race, gender and national origin will only be used for statistical and recordkeeping purposes, and will not be used in making any employment decisions. All information provided will be kept separate from your expression of interest, and will not be available to managers making hiring decisions. Providing this information is strictly voluntary, and you will not be subjected to any adverse action or treatment if you choose not to provide this information. If you do not choose to answer these questions, we ask that you select "Decline to Identify" for each question. Thank you for your voluntary cooperation.