Grounds & Landscape Technician — Training Provided

ABM Industries; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 24,000 - 31,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Job summary

ABM Industries is seeking a Landscape Laborer to maintain property grounds including mowing, trimming, edging along walkways, beds and walls, prunes shrubs and trees, and plants flowers. You will also apply lawn care chemicals as needed and assist with snow removal and salting.

The role involves operating mowers, blowers and sprinkler systems, performing routine safety checks, and keeping work areas clean and safe.

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 a range of 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 both in landscape and through greenhouse culture.
• Use manual and automatic watering systems to ensure adequate moisture for plantings.
• Perform safety checks on equipment and recommend any necessary changes to leader.
• Maintain safe work areas during and after work projects.
• Clean spills as needed, including body fluids.

Education

No high school diploma, GED or college degree required

Job description

ABM Industries is seeking a Landscape Laborer to maintain property grounds including mowing, trimming, edging along walkways, beds and walls, prunes shrubs and trees, and plants flowers. You will also apply lawn care chemicals as needed and assist with snow removal and salting.

The role involves operating mowers, blowers and sprinkler systems, performing routine safety checks, and keeping work areas clean and safe.