Grounds & Landscape Technician

HES; Jacksonville (FL); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Optional daily pay

Medical Insurance

Life Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Vacation

Job summary

HES in Jacksonville, FL seeks a Groundskeeper to maintain client properties with mowing, pruning, planting, and landscape maintenance. Responsibilities include operating lawn equipment, preparing trucks, and ensuring safety and cleanliness on job sites.

Strong work ethic, ability to work up to 12 hours, and basic carpentry and maintenance tasks are valued. Valid driver license and reliability are required for this on-site role.

Qualifications

• High school degree preferred.
• Experience in lawn care helpful.
• Ability to operate lawn care machinery including mowers, edgers, backpack blowers.

Responsibilities

• Perform groundskeeping on properties including mowing, trimming, pruning, and planting.
• Prepare trucks, load equipment, and ensure safety and readiness of tools.
• Maintain and repair grounds equipment and manage mulch, soil, and plantings.
• Apply fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides as required.
• Cleanup site, watch for debris, and maintain cleanliness.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Attention to detail

Education

High school degree preferred

Tools

Mowers

Edgers

Backpack blowers

Pruning saws

Mulching equipment

Job description

Jacksonville, FL, United States of America

HES is a premier national provider of facilities management services focused 100% on educational institutions. Headquartered in Knoxville, Tennessee, HES builds best-in-class programs for custodial, maintenance, grounds, and landscaping services. With hundreds of years of combined facilities experience, the HES leadership team is comprised of results-oriented, hands-on executives and facilities experts who give school facilities their full attention. Whether for a grounds and landscaping program, custodial services, or maintenance solutions, HES will change the way you look at facilities management.

Founded in 1972, HES has a proven track record of working successfully and exclusively in the educational environment, maintaining a singular focus on facilities management, undistracted by competing priorities. HES has earned the trust of over 150 education partners across 29 states. We employ 13,000 dedicated team members and maintain more than 200 million square feet daily.

Job Skills / Requirements

Groundskeepers are responsible for efficiently producing quality landscape service that meets or exceeds the standards of clients and management. Groundskeepers typically perform a variety of tasks which may include any combination of the following: sod laying, mowing, trimming, planting, watering, fertilizing, digging, raking, and sprinkler installation and repair. Essential Functions This job description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential functions and requirements of the position. Other job related responsibilities and tasks may be assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Prepare Trucks for The Day Load gas cans, mowers and other equipment onto Company trucks/trailers Secure all equipment Perform Groundskeeping On Properties Mow turf using various mowers Line trimming and edging Sweeping and blowing leaves and clippings Prune shrubs and trees as needed and clear debris Pull weeds as needed Clean site and watch for trash, limbs, and rocks Operate powered equipment such as mowers, tractors, twin-axle vehicles, chain-saws, electric clippers, sod cutters and pruning saws Shovel snow from walks, driveways and parking lots and spread salt in those areas Care for established lawns by mulching, aerating, weeding, removing thatch, trimming, edging around flower beds, walks, and walls Prune and trim trees, shrubs and hedges using hand tools such as shovels, rakes, pruning saws, hedge/brush trimmers, axes, shears, pruners or chain saws. Seeding, including the preparation and application of erosion control blanket, application of fertilizer, herbicide, pesticide, fungicide; aquatic applications, raking, watering of trees, shrubs, plants, flowers, bulbs, seeds and sod; grooming; dividing plants Mixing and spraying or spreading fertilizers, herbicides or insecticides using hand or automatic sprayers or spreaders Provide proper upkeep of sidewalks, driveways, parking lots, fountains, planters, and other grounds features Plantings and Flower Installation Prep soil uniformly for flower or groundcover installation, cultivating beds; mulch application; bed preparation using soil amendments; core aeration Pruning, planting, removal or replacement of shrubs, plants, and flowers; pruning of trees and replacement of trees that are planted as a replacement due to the removal of diseased or damaged trees, or trees that constitute a hazard; non-substantive replacement of sod Plant material properly considering depth, size, placement, and spacing Apply mulch appropriately for type of material Water material correctly Edge beds or establish new bed edges Perform Maintenance On Equipment Wash equipment and truck Maintain and repair tools, equipment, and structures such as, but not limited to, fences, benches, and minor out building maintenance using hand and power tools Change equipment blades and oil Clean air filters and grease machines Minimum Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the minimal education, experience, knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required for this position. Education: High school degree preferred. Certifications: N/A Experience: Some experience in lawn care helpful. Must be able to operate various lawn care machinery including mowers, edgers, backpack blowers Skills: Good communication skills Organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential Must be a problem solver with the ability to find resolutions Self-starting individual who follows directions, adheres to a work schedule, and can focus on details Must be self-motivated and capable of working with minimal supervision Must be flexible and able to work effectively in a team environment and consistently maintain a professional and respectful demeanor/attitude with co-workers, clients and vendors Physical and Working Conditions Perform heavy lifting/pushing/pulling of various landscaping equipment and materials, including, but not limited to backpack blowers, large containers of mulch/plant material, various sizes of lawnmowers, etc. Leverage 80 lbs. of a walk behind mower over curbs Lift and carry up to 50 lbs. Lift branches and limbs Push, pull, grip and squeeze various tools, products and/or items (e.g., pruning) Walk up to 10 miles a day, sometimes uphill and on uneven terrain, often with equipment Bend and kneel up to 9 hours or more a day Spray various pesticides/herbicides Use hand saw Work hours vary up to 12 hours per day Work in extreme weather conditions (heat, cold, precipitation) Noise level may be loud at times and use of ear plugs may be required (e.g., outdoor conditions, backpack blowers, running mowers, weedwackers)

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Certification Requirements (All)

Valid State Driver License

Additional Information / Benefits

HES Facilities Management is an equal opportunity employer. HES Facilities Management does not discriminate in employment with regard to race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, sex (including sexual harassment), sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, military status or unfavorable discharge from military service or any other characteristic protected by law.

Benefits: Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation