Grounds & Facility Care Specialist

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

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.