Grounds Maintenance Technician

PRIDE Industries; Planeport (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

PRIDE Industries is recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Laborer to maintain landscaped areas, roads, and parking lots at client facilities. The role requires knowledge of landscaping practices, safety with tools, and the ability to perform duties in a timely manner.

Under close supervision, duties include mowing, edging, pruning, debris removal, and equipment maintenance. Travel between sites may be required; a valid driver's license is preferred.

Qualifications

• One year of work experience in grounds maintenance, or knowledge of grounds maintenance standards, techniques and materials.
• Proper use of PPE.
• Ability to identify and work safely with appropriate manual and power tools, mechanical and electrical equipment, to the task assigned.
• Ability to manage and accurately track material resources and time, and adapt to changing work priorities.
• Ability to be flexible due to change of schedule, work duration and tasks.
• Communicate and work collaboratively and professionally on a team with various skill levels, and of various backgrounds, and demonstrate good customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Mows lawns with walking-types or riding mowers; aerates and removes thatch.
• Weed eater and weed removal; maintain flower beds.
• Blow leaves and pick up trash; keep grounds neat.
• Trim hedges and edges around walks, beds, buildings; maintain landscape appearance.
• Prune shrubs and trees using shears and saws.
• Monitor equipment and report malfunctions.
• Travel between facilities and work locations as required.
• May monitor irrigation systems and apply fertilizer or pesticides.
• May drive company pickup or small dump truck.
• May complete basic paperwork and calculate materials and time.
• May perform snow removal, salting, and repair of roads and equipment.

Skills

PPE handling

Tool handling

Time management

Team communication

Flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Manual & power tools

Job description

PRIDE Industries is recruiting for a Grounds Maintenance Laborer to maintain landscaped areas, roads, and parking lots at client facilities. The role requires knowledge of landscaping practices, safety with tools, and the ability to perform duties in a timely manner.

Under close supervision, duties include mowing, edging, pruning, debris removal, and equipment maintenance. Travel between sites may be required; a valid driver's license is preferred.