Grounds & Landscape Technician

ABM Industries; North Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Military-friendly employer

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a reliable Landscape Laborer to maintain property grounds by mowing, trimming, edging along walkways and beds, and performing basic pruning. The role involves sprinkler and lawn-care tasks, snow removal, and operating equipment; on-the-job training is provided.

This entry-level position welcomes applicants with or without prior experience, offers steady hours, and emphasizes safety and teamwork. ABM is an Equal Opportunity employer with a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.
• No high school diploma, GED or college degree required.
• No experience required and on the job training provided.

Responsibilities

• Maintain property grounds.
• Ensure proper maintenance of mowers, blowers, and sprinkler systems.
• Perform landscape maintenance duties including leaf removal, pruning shrubs and trees, fertilizing, lawn care and watering.
• Remove litter and emptying trash cans.
• Clean roads, parking lots and walks to ensure safety of pedestrian and vehicular traffic.
• Perform basic carpentry and painting tasks.
• Remove ice and snow from walks, roads and lots, including the application of ice melter and road sand.
• Establish new plants and plantings in landscape and greenhouse culture.
• Use manual and automatic watering systems to ensure moisture for plantings.
• Perform safety checks on equipment and recommend changes to leader.
• Maintain safe work areas during and after projects.
• Clean spills as needed, including body fluids.

Skills

Driver's license

No experience required

Education

No high school diploma or degree required

Job description

ABM Industries is seeking a reliable Landscape Laborer to maintain property grounds by mowing, trimming, edging along walkways and beds, and performing basic pruning. The role involves sprinkler and lawn-care tasks, snow removal, and operating equipment; on-the-job training is provided.

This entry-level position welcomes applicants with or without prior experience, offers steady hours, and emphasizes safety and teamwork. ABM is an Equal Opportunity employer with a comprehensive benefits package.