GROUNDS LEAD (FULL TIME)

Compass Group USA; Guayama (PR); On-site; USD 19,286 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Programs

Discount Marketplace

Life Insurance/AD&D

Pet Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Job summary

Compass Group USA is hiring a full-time Grounds Lead at Haleon Guayama, PR. The role leads a small grounds team, performing routine tasks in grounds management, and trains staff to maintain lawns, trees and color displays.

Strong leadership and equipment operation skills are required. The position requires two years as a team leader in grounds management, ability to operate grounds equipment, and physical endurance including lifting 25 pounds.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a team leader in grounds management.
• Ability to operate grounds-related equipment.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 25 pounds and kneel/bend/stoop for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Leads a small team in the performance of routine tasks associated with grounds management.
• Maintains ornamental landscapes including lawns, trees, shrubs and color displays.
• Oversees weed abatement and grounds-related functions.
• Coordinates and assists with maintenance of parking lots, walks and driveways; trims, fertilizes and irrigates plants.
• Operates groundskeeping power equipment as necessary.
• Deploys for emergency response due to inclement weather.

Skills

Team leadership

Grounds management

Equipment operation

Tools

Groundskeeping equipment

Job description

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• We have an opening for a full time GROUNDS LEAD position.
• Location: Haleon Guayama - XV53+JM9, Guayama, PR 00784 Note: online applications accepted only.
• Schedule: Full time schedule. Monday - Friday, 7:00 am - 4:00 pm. More details upon interview.
• Requirement: Landscaping supervisor experience required.
• Pay Range:$14.00per hour to$15.00per hour

ESFM is the corporate Integrated Facilities Management (IFM) division of Compass Group USA and a Keystone member of the International WELL Building Institute (IWBI).

Rooted in hospitality, ESFM elevates the workplace experience as the single source of innovative FM solutions that ensure a safe, healthy, and sustainable environment. ESFM’s clients include many household names from Life Science, Technology, Oil & Gas and Manufacturing markets.

ESFM self-performs 80% of all IFM solutions provided to clients. Their portfolio of service categories includes Environment, Health & Safety, Facilities Maintenance & Engineering, Sustainability, Janitorial & Industrial Cleaning, Laboratory Support and Workplace solutions. This self-performance model creates a consistent hospitality experience for clients, resulting in higher engagement and productivity from their employees.

In 2020, ESFM (formerly Eurest Services) won the George Graves Award for Facility Management Achievement from the International Facilities Management Association (IFMA).

Job Summary

Summary: Leads a small team in the performance of routine tasks associated with grounds management: trains, assigns, coordinates and reviews the work of grounds personnel. Performs a variety of skilled groundskeeping tasks.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Performs tasks for the management of ornamental landscapes, including lawns, small trees, groundcovers, shrubs and annual/perennial color displays.
• Performs weed abatement and other grounds-related functions.
• Oversees and performs skilled grounds maintenance work involved in planting, cultivating, trimming, pruning, fertilizing and irrigating trees, shrubs, hedges and lawns; waters lawns and plants by hand as needed.
• Operates groundskeeping power equipment as necessary.
• Coordinates and assists with the clearing of trash and other debris.
• Coordinates and participates in the maintenance of parking lots, walks, driveways, asphalt play areas, fences and other areas.
• Assists management with completion and submittal of weekly tool, equipment and vehicle maintenance reports.
• Deploys for emergency response due to inclement weather, i.e. snow and ice, tornado or other crisis.
• Maintains professional written and oral communication with team leader, supervisor and the general public.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Two years of experience as a team leader in grounds management.
• Ability to operate grounds-related equipment.
• Ability to repeatedly lift 25 pounds and kneel/bend/stoop for extended periods of time.

Working Conditions:

• Exposure to: strenuous labor for extended periods of time, heavy equipment, hazardous construction zones and work sites, extreme weather conditions, paint and petroleum products. Work time expectation, 90% of time will be physical labor, 10% training and misc.

Associates at ESFM are offered many fantastic benefits.

Full-time and part-time positions offer the following benefits to associates:

• Associate Shopping Program
• Health and Wellness Programs
• Discount Marketplace
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Voluntary Benefits
• including Critical Illness Insurance
• Accident Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• Legal Services
• and Choice Auto and Home Program

Full-time positions also offer the following benefits to associates:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance/AD
• Disability Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.

About Compass Group: Achieving leadership in the foodservice and facility management industry

Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.

Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity.

Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.