Grounds Maintenance Technician — Heavy Equipment

Father-Flanagan; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Boys Town in Omaha, NE, is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain and beautify our grounds and facilities. You will participate in production, maintenance, and clean-up of outdoor spaces, garden plots, and habitat areas, using mowers, tractors, and boom truck as needed.

The role requires handling pesticides, pruning trees, and supervising youth landscaping projects, with physical work and ability to lift up to 70 pounds.

Qualifications

• Previous grounds maintenance or agriculture experience required.
• State pesticide/herbicide applicator license within 90 days of hire.
• Valid Nebraska driver’s license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Participates in production, maintenance, and clean-up of grounds and facilities.
• Maintains garden plots and orchard production including pruning.
• Operates grounds equipment and drives vehicles as needed.
• Applies pesticides and maintains safety procedures.
• Supervises youth landscaping projects and performs building maintenance.
• Handles snow removal and weather-related outdoor tasks.

Skills

Landscaping

Safety procedures

Plant knowledge

Communication

Task organization

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Boom truck

Front-end loader

Chainsaw

Mowers

Tractors

Job description

Boys Town in Omaha, NE, is seeking a dedicated Groundskeeper to maintain and beautify our grounds and facilities. You will participate in production, maintenance, and clean-up of outdoor spaces, garden plots, and habitat areas, using mowers, tractors, and boom truck as needed.

The role requires handling pesticides, pruning trees, and supervising youth landscaping projects, with physical work and ability to lift up to 70 pounds.