Grounds Maintenance Technician

Colonial Group, Inc.; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colonial Group seeks a Grounds Maintenance Technician to support terminal facilities and grounds, ensuring safe, functional outdoor spaces and clean, well‑kept landscapes. This entry‑level role primarily works day shift but may require weekend, holiday work, or emergency callouts as needed.

You will operate and maintain basic groundskeeping equipment, perform routine landscaping, inspect sites for safety and cleanliness, and assist with repairs to roadways, signs, and amenities.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic grounds maintenance and landscaping practices.
• Ability to safely operate hand tools, power equipment, and light/heavy equipment.
• Basic understanding of equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and safe work practices.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with supervisor to complete prioritized projects safely and efficiently.
• Assist with maintenance of terminal grounds, including grass, shrubs, flowers, and trees.
• Perform routine groundskeeping and landscaping maintenance.
• Inspect and maintain terminal properties and site amenities.
• Operate groundskeeping tools and equipment.
• Perform routine maintenance and cleaning of tools and equipment.
• Conduct safety inspections of terminal grounds and site amenities.
• Follow safety guidelines and PPE usage.
• Assist Maintenance Mechanics as needed.

Skills

Grounds maintenance knowledge

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Groundskeeping machinery

Power tools

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Grounds Maintenance Technician supports the maintenance of terminal facilities and grounds to ensure safe and efficient operations. This position primarily works day shift but may occasionally require weekend and holiday work, as well as emergency callouts.

The Grounds Maintenance Technician works both independently and as part of a high-performance team and is encouraged to seek support from Maintenance Mechanics when needed. This is an entry-level position that offers opportunities for growth and development into mechanical roles for those interested in advancing their skills.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate with the immediate supervisor to complete prioritized projects and work orders safely and efficiently.

• Assist with the construction, maintenance, and care of terminal grounds, including grass, shrubbery, flower beds, and trees.

• Perform routine and directed groundskeeping and landscaping maintenance.

• Clean stormwater systems and remove accumulated debris.

• Inspect, maintain, and repair terminal properties and site amenities, including signs, cables, chains, barricades, gates, posts, fences, and rock walls.

• Perform repairs to roadways, sidewalks, and parking lots, as applicable.

• Regularly inspect grounds, drains, manhole covers, and other areas for trash and debris. Rake, sweep, collect, and bag leaves, dirt, and other debris from roadways, sidewalks, and parking lots, and transport waste to designated collection points.

• Properly and safely apply chemicals used in groundskeeping, horticulture, and turf management. Follow written and verbal instructions for mixing and applying chemicals according to specifications, and properly dispose of, store, and label chemical products as directed.

• Safely operate vehicles and equipment, including pickup trucks, tractors, backhoes, telehandlers, forklifts, aerial lifts, and mowers.

• Operate groundskeeping tools and equipment, including chainsaws, line trimmers, leaf blowers, sprayers, power tools, and other related equipment.

• Perform routine and preventive maintenance and cleaning of groundskeeping and building maintenance tools, equipment, and machinery within the scope of the position.

• Conduct safety inspections of terminal grounds and related site amenities.

• Work on elevated platforms accessed by ladders or stairs, as required.

• Perform work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.

• Supervise temporary workers and contractors as needed.

• Follow established safety guidelines, quality standards, operational objectives, and procedures.

• Maintain and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE), which may include:

  • Dust masks and respirators

  • Flame-resistant clothing (FRC)

  • Tyvek suits

  • Chemical-resistant suits

  • Chemical-resistant boots

  • Chemical-resistant gloves

  • Leather gloves

  • Goggles and safety glasses

  • Hard hats

  • Face shields

  • Fall protection equipment

  • Personal flotation devices (PFDs)

  • Hearing protection

• Assist Maintenance Mechanics as needed.

• Perform other duties, projects, or assignments as requested by management.

EDUCAITON & EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required.

• Experience in grounds maintenance, landscaping, industrial maintenance, or facilities maintenance preferred.

• Experience operating groundskeeping or light industrial equipment preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Knowledge of basic grounds maintenance, landscaping practices, and property upkeep.

• Ability to safely operate and maintain hand tools, power equipment, and light and heavy equipment.

• Basic understanding of equipment inspections, preventive maintenance, and safe work practices.

• Ability to follow work instructions, prioritize tasks, and complete work orders efficiently.

• Strong attention to detail, reliability, and commitment to maintaining a safe work environment.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying environmental conditions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, kneel, crouch, stoop, and reach for extended periods while performing groundskeeping and maintenance duties.

• Ability to lift, carry, push, and pull materials, tools, equipment, and debris as required by the job.

• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks, including raking, sweeping, digging, trimming, mowing, and handling landscaping materials.

• Ability to climb ladders and stairs and work on elevated platforms when required.

• Ability to operate vehicles, machinery, power tools, and groundskeeping equipment safely.

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions and in environments that may involve exposure to dust, noise, chemicals, uneven terrain, and other industrial or environmental hazards.

• Ability to wear and properly use required personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the position safely, with or without reasonable accommodation.

The physical demands described above are representative of those required to perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.