Grounds Maintenance

FirstService Residential; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

FirstService Residential in Miami is seeking a Groundskeeper to maintain the property's exterior and common areas. You will cut grass, trim around trees, clear debris, and ensure driveways and walkways are safe, while operating and maintaining landscaping equipment.

This full-time position offers comprehensive benefits and requires familiarity with handheld landscape tools, safety procedures, and good customer service skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Experience using handheld landscape tools.
• OSHA and EPA storage guidelines compliance.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Fluency in multiple languages is desirable.
• Previous groundskeeping experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and markers.
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways in safe condition.
• May be required to assist in the loading and unloading of supplies, equipment and/or merchandise.
• Maintains, services, cleans and properly stores equipment.
• Ability to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.

Skills

High school diploma

Handheld tools experience

Multilingual (desirable)

Previous groundskeeping experience

OSHA/EPA guidelines compliance

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Tools

Weed cutter

Push lawn mower

Hedge trimmer

Edger

Leaf vacuum

Blower

Job description

Description

Job Overview:

As a Groundskeeper, you’ll be responsible for maintaining the overall appearance and cleanliness of the building/facility.

Your Responsibilities

• Cuts grass, maintains lawn, trims around trees, walkways and markers.
• Clears debris and maintains drives and walkways in safe condition.
• May be required to assist in the loading and unloading of supplies, equipment and/or merchandise.
• Maintains, services, cleans and properly stores equipment.
• Ability to properly utilize new equipment and follow safety procedures prior to using this equipment.

Skills & Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency preferred.
• Must have experience using handheld tools such as weed cutter, push lawn mower, hedge trimmer, edger, leaf vacuum, blower and others.
• Multiple language fluency is desirable.
• Previous experience preferred.
• Must comply with OSHA and EPA guidelines concerning storage and use of chemical substances.
• Strong customer service, communication and interpersonal skills required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 lbs following appropriate safety procedures
• Work in an upright standing position for long periods of time
• Climb ladders and work at heights above ground level (maximum 3ft)
• Ability to work in different environmental working conditions (e.g., heat, cold, wind, rain)
• Walk and climb stairs
• Handle, finger, grasp and feel objects and equipment
• Reach with hands and arms
• Ability to quickly and easily navigate the property/building as required to meet the job functions
• Repeat various motions with the wrists, hands and fingers

Supervisory Responsibilities

• No supervisory responsibilities

Additional Information

• Schedule: Tuesday-Saturday 12:00pm - 8:00pm

What We Offer

As a full-time exempt associate, you will be eligible for full comprehensive benefits to include your choice of multiple medical plans, dental, and vision. In addition, you will be eligible for time off benefits, paid holidays, and a 401k with company match. Occasional travel may be required to attend training and other company functions.

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

Disclaimer Statement

This is not an all-inclusive job description; therefore, management has the right to assign or reassign schedules, duties, and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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