Grounds & Landscape Technician (I/II)

Jekyll Island, Georgia Vacation, Conservation, and Education Destination; Saint Simons (GA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Flexible benefits-eligible

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Parking

Jekyll Island Amenity Pass

Job summary

The Landscaper I/II position on Jekyll Island is responsible for routine landscaping tasks and maintaining grounds under supervision. You will coordinate with gardeners and technicians to prepare sites, plant various flora, apply fertilizers, and transplant shrubs.

This is a hands-on role that supports park wellness and visitor aesthetics. Open to I or II level, the job emphasizes reliability, timely attendance, and the ability to work in a dynamic, outdoor environment.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must have a valid driver's license; CDL a plus.
• One to two years of relevant experience in golf course maintenance, landscape, etc.
• May consider any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position.
• Must be self-motivated and reliable.
• Willingness to learn unfamiliar but essential job functions.
• Ability to work within a team.
• Regular and predictable attendance and punctuality are required.

Responsibilities

• Hauls plant materials to and from work sites and assists with unloading trucks and delivering materials.
• Performs numerous essential functions, such as pulling weeds, picking up trash and plant debris, and raking pine straw.
• Pick up trash, and remove limbs, Spanish moss, and debris following storms or other wind events.
• Operates mowing equipment, including weed-eaters, backpack blowers, and stick edgers, to maintain turfgrass, plant beds, and hardscapes.
• Place straw and mulch around the base of specified trees, plants, and shrubs to prevent the evaporation of water from the soil and the freezing of roots.
• Prunes trees, shrubs, and ornamentals using hand and power tools.
• Sprays around trees, plants, and shrubs with herbicides as directed; applies supplemental liquids and dry nutrients to lawn and trees.
• Fills in for the Crew Leader in their absence

Skills

Driving license

Team player

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Attendance & punctuality

Tools

CDL license

Job description

The Landscaper I/II position on Jekyll Island is responsible for routine landscaping tasks and maintaining grounds under supervision. You will coordinate with gardeners and technicians to prepare sites, plant various flora, apply fertilizers, and transplant shrubs.

This is a hands-on role that supports park wellness and visitor aesthetics. Open to I or II level, the job emphasizes reliability, timely attendance, and the ability to work in a dynamic, outdoor environment.