Grounds Keeper

SBM Management Services, LP; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A facility management company in Wichita is seeking a Grounds Keeper to maintain the cleanliness and appearance of industrial and commercial properties. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and experience in groundskeeping. Responsibilities include operating equipment, removing litter, and ensuring safety compliance. This role offers a compensation of $15.00-$15.50 per hour with a Monday to Friday work schedule.

Qualifications

• Correctly wear the SBM standard uniform and have good hygiene.
• Maintain a positive, friendly, approachable demeanor.
• Respond positively to requests in a timely manner.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of assigned area.
• Safely use and maintain equipment.
• Clean grounds and remove litter.

Skills

Positive demeanor

Equipment maintenance

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn mowers

Power washers

Job description

Overview

SBM Management is searching for a Grounds Keeper. The Grounds Keeper maintains the grounds of industrial, commercial, or public property.

Responsibilities

• Maintains cleanliness of assigned area including removal of litter/debris, clearance of passageways, and minor repairs to items such as fences, gates, walls, and walks.
• Safely uses, maintains, and performs minor repairs on equipment such as lawn mowers, snow removal equipment, power washers, trimmers, edging tools, shears, and blowers.
• Complies with safety rules, policies and procedures including use of personal protective equipment. Stops at risk behaviors of others and self.
• Communicates with coworkers, management, and customers in a professional manner.
• Supports shift lead in completing punch-list items and has the ability to take direction and respond to supervision.
• Responds to trouble calls and cleans up spills.
• Provides a professional appearance and conduct.
• Provides customer services and satisfaction.
• Understands reporting systems, and of the environment.
• Examples of tasks may include:
  • Cleans grounds and removes litter and weeds.
  • Cuts, waters, and edges lawns and shrubs.
  • Trims and edges around walks, flower beds, and walls.
  • Prunes shrubs and trees to shape and improve growth or remove damaged leaves, branches, or twigs.
  • Sprays lawn, shrubs, and trees with fertilizer, herbicides, and insecticides.
  • Rakes and bags/burns leaves.
  • Shovels snow from walks and driveways.
  • Spreads ice-melt on public passageways to prevent ice buildup.
  • Plants grass, flowers, trees, and shrubs.
  • Repairs fences, gates, walls, and walks.
  • Paints fences and outbuildings.
  • Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts.
  • Sharpens tools such as weed cutters, edging tools, and shears.
  • Cleans out drainage ditches and culverts.
  • Sweeps sand and debris from parking areas and roadways.
  • Sweeps stairs and stair wells.
  • Wipes down handrails.
  • Delivers approved cleaning supplies to production work areas per Work Order request.
  • Power washes equipment.

Qualifications

• Appearance – Correctly wear the SBM standard uniform and have good hygiene.
• Attitude – Maintain a positive, friendly, approachable demeanor. Be respectful and make eye contact.
• Responsiveness – Respond positively to requests in a timely manner. Take initiative and pride in your work.
• Equipment & Closets – Maintain your equipment and closet with organization and care.

High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Compensation

Compensation: $15.00-$15.50 per hour

Shift

Shift: Monday-Friday 7:00am-3:30pm

SBM Management Services, LP and its affiliates are proud to be equal-opportunity workplaces. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status.

Disclaimer

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