Grounds Maintenance Lead

Government Contracting Resources, Inc.; Fallbrook (CA); On-site; USD 23,866 - 33,992; Full time

Job summary

Government Contracting Resources, Inc. is seeking a Grounds Maintenance Lead in Fallbrook, CA. The role involves managing outdoor grounds tasks, from lawn care to tree bed maintenance and irrigation, with hands-on work and supervision of routine upkeep.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 2 years of commercial grounds experience, and strong organizational and communication skills. Requires US citizenship, base access, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass pre-employment

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required and base access must be obtainable.
• Pre-employment drug test and background check required.
• Valid state driver’s license required.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleanup, cutting, trimming, and edging of grassed areas and lawns.
• Maintains flowers, shrubs, tree beds, and replacements as needed.
• Care for sod, seeding, fertilizing, liming, thatching, aerating, irrigation, and related tasks.
• Handles materials and cleans vehicles and equipment; performs general maintenance by hand or with tools.
• Maintains grounds infrastructure and performs minor repairs to roads, paths, fences, and drainage structures.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems and helps others solve issues.
• Keeps tools and equipment in good condition and plans assignments effectively.
• Maintains professional conduct and communicates effectively with customers and colleagues.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

U.S. Citizenship

Base access

Pre-employment drug test

Background check

Valid driver's license

Excellent organizational skills

Excellent written and verbal skills

Ability to follow instructions

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

The Grounds Maintenance Lead will perform various tasks associated with grounds maintenance outside of the buildings.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Performs routine cleanup, cutting, trimming, and edging of all grassed areas and lawns.
• Performs maintenance of flowers, shrubs, tree beds, and replacement thereof.
• Completes general leaf clean‑up, tree pruning, tree removal, sod installation, seeding, fertilizing, liming, thatching, aerating, irrigation, erosion control, watering, and back‑filling.
• Handles materials (e.g., loading, unloading, digging, hauling, hoisting, carrying, wrapping, mixing, pouring, spreading); washing and cleaning cars and trucks and department equipment; cleaning grounds and other areas; and doing other general maintenance work by hand or using common hand‑tools and power equipment.
• Provides routine maintenance and minor repairs to such ground structures as improved and unimproved roads, parking areas, sidewalks, fences, retaining walls, storm drainage ditches, window wells and catch basins; heavy‑weather services (snow removal); refuse collection and disposal; and services necessary to cope with emergencies such as accidents, natural disasters, equipment breakdowns, floods in buildings from roof leaks, overflowed restroom fixtures, sinks, sprinkler systems, water pipes, and other utilities.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Maintains tools and equipment in good condition; plans and organizes assignments effectively.
• Presents a professional, positive, and helpful attitude at all times when interacting with customers, co‑workers, and supervision.
• Maintains effective communication with management, employees, and customers.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and maintain base access.
• Submit to and successfully pass a pre‑employment drug test and background check.
• Valid state driver's license.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.

Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Two years within the past five years in commercial grounds maintenance.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Affiant Action / DFWP / VEVRAA Federal Contractor

We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status. Protected veterans are invited to apply. Candidates must submit to and successfully pass a pre‑employment drug test and background check upon offer of employment.

Salary

$21.00 - $21.71 per hour