Grounds / Landscape Specialist

Sportsman Boats; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Insurance

401k

Job summary

Sportsman Boats is seeking a Grounds Specialist to maintain lawns, irrigation, planting, and grounds around the manufacturing facility and associated properties. A typical day includes mowing, pruning, planting, irrigation operation, and coordinating with vendors.

Responsibilities include planning across multiple properties, monitoring plant health, ensuring safe chemical handling, and keeping outdoor spaces clean and well-presented.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Prior landscaping, grounds maintenance, horticulture, irrigation, or related experience preferred.
• Working knowledge of lawn care, plant maintenance, and seasonal planting.
• Ability to safely operate lawn and landscaping equipment and tools.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan, schedule, and perform routine lawn, landscape, and grounds maintenance across multiple properties.
• Mow, edge, prune, plant, mulch, fertilize, and maintain turf, trees, shrubs, planting beds, and other outdoor spaces.
• Plan seasonal landscaping and planting needs, including selecting and ordering plants, materials, and supplies.
• Monitor plant and turf health and identify watering, fertilization, pest, weed, and chemical treatment needs.
• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain irrigation systems and establish watering schedules.
• Plan landscape improvements, including new plantings, lighting, hardscape, and exterior enhancements.
• Inspect grounds and exterior areas to identify maintenance needs and opportunities for improvement.
• Coordinate materials, equipment, and outside vendors for landscaping projects.
• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment and power tools.
• Perform minor exterior and facility maintenance and read work orders.

Skills

Lawn care

Plant maintenance

Irrigation knowledge

Pest management

Equipment operation

Time management

Planning & prioritization

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Irrigation systems

Landscaping equipment

Electrical systems (lighting)

Job description

Sportsman Boatsis looking for our next Grounds Specialistto keep things running smoothly and grounds associated with Sportsman Boats maintained.A typical day will involve lawn maintenance, irrigation, installation, planting, grass and plant maintenance, chemical monitoring, as well as assisting with plant maintenance.

What you will do:

• Independently plan, schedule, and perform routine lawn, landscape, and grounds maintenance across multiple properties

• Mow, edge, prune, plant, mulch, fertilize, and maintain turf, trees, shrubs, planting beds, and other outdoor spaces

• Plan seasonal landscaping and planting needs, including selecting and ordering plants, materials, and supplies

• Monitor plant and turf health and identify appropriate watering, fertilization, pest, weed, and chemical treatment needs

• Operate, troubleshoot, repair, and maintain irrigation systems and establish appropriate watering schedules

• Plan and complete landscape improvements, including new plantings, landscape lighting, hardscape, and other exterior enhancements

• Inspect grounds and exterior areas to identify maintenance needs, potential problems, and opportunities for improvement

• Maintain clean, orderly, and well-presented exterior spaces at the manufacturing facility and associated properties

• Coordinate materials, equipment, and outside vendors when needed to complete landscaping and grounds projects

• Operate and maintain landscaping equipment, power tools, and other equipment necessary to perform assigned work

• Perform minor exterior and facility maintenance as needed, including basic fixture replacement and repair

• Read and interpret equipment manuals, product instructions, and work orders

• Maintain landscaping equipment, tools, chemicals, and supplies in a safe and organized manner

• Comply with all safety requirements, including proper handling and application of landscaping chemicals

• Execute additional duties and responsibilities as assigned

What you'll know or have done:

• High school diploma or GED required

• Previous professional landscaping, grounds maintenance, horticulture, irrigation, or related experience preferred

• Working knowledge of lawn care, plant maintenance, pruning, fertilization, weed and pest management, and seasonal planting

• Working knowledge of irrigation systems, including operation, troubleshooting, and minor repair

• Ability to independently plan and prioritize work across multiple properties

• Ability to estimate project needs and coordinate or purchase plants, materials, and supplies

• Ability to safely operate lawn and landscaping equipment, hand tools, power tools, saws, drills, and other related equipment

• Basic knowledge of electrical systems, particularly as related to irrigation and exterior/landscape lighting

• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high-quality outdoor spaces

• Excellent time management and organizational skills

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while also working effectively as part of a team

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and perform the physical requirements of landscaping and grounds maintenance

• Ability to meet or exceed the company's attendance and punctuality standards

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment

Why should you consider joining the Sportsman team?

• Great benefits including 120hourspaid time off, insurance, 401k, and more!

Sportsman Boats is proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.