Grounds Technician

Froedtert South, Inc.; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Froedtert South, Inc. in Kenosha, Wisconsin is seeking a Grounds Technician to perform and oversee landscape activities, operate heavy machinery, and support facilities maintenance staff on projects.

This role contributes to a safe exterior image of Froedtert South facilities and includes winter snow removal and seasonal lawn preparation. Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, at least five years of landscaping experience (healthcare setting preferred), pesticide experience

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum five years landscaping or horticultural experience.
• Healthcare setting experience preferred.
• Pesticide application experience in a commercial environment preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license and insurability required.

Responsibilities

• Performs planting and related activities.
• Lawn maintenance including mowing, edging, weed pulling, and other routine lawn maintenance.
• Parking lot re-striping and parking structure maintenance.
• Operate lawn equipment and snow removal equipment.
• Moves materials and equipment and assists on landscaping and hardscaping projects.
• Assist Facilities Maintenance staff on special projects.
• Be on-call for emergencies and routine snow removal.
• Attend meetings and trainings as assigned.

Skills

Written work procedures

Horticultural practices

Machinery operation

Communication skills

English proficiency

Physical strength

On-call readiness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Skid steer

Snow removal equipment

Truck and trailer operation

Lawn equipment

Job description

Grounds Technician

Froedtert South, Inc. Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States

About this position

POSITION PURPOSE

Reporting to the Grounds Manager, the Grounds Technician will perform and oversee a variety of landscape activities maintaining a safe and positive exterior image of Froedtert South facilities. Landscaping activities will include: Installing hardscapes, planting, weeding, chemical treatment, digging, spreading topsoil and other materials, general landscape maintenance/cleaning, winter snow removal and seasonal lawn preparation. The Grounds Technician will operate heavy machinery including skid steer, snow removal equipment, and plow trucks. Perform basic maintenance and repairs on equipment. Indoor plant care. Grounds Technicians will support moving furniture/equipment and assist Facilities Maintenance staff on projects as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION REQUIRED

High school diploma or GED

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

A minimum of five (5) years of experience in landscaping or horticultural work preferred.

Experience in a health care setting preferred

Experience applying pesticide in commercial environment preferred

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS REQUIRED

Valid State Driver’s License and insurable with company’s agent required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED

Ability to follow written work procedure

Have working knowledge of standard horticultural practices

Ability to operate a truck and trailer combination proficiently

Ability to communicate issues to Grounds Manager

Ability to read, write, hear, speak and understand the English language.

Ability to operate machinery including mowers, skid steer, and other snow removal equipment.

Ability to lift up to 60 lbs.

Ability to frequently walk/stand/crouch/reach for long periods of time

PRINCIPLE ACCOUNTABILITIES AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Performs planting and related activities
• Performs routine lawn maintenance including grass cutting, lawn edging, weed pulling, and other routine lawn-maintenance activities
• Perform routine parking lot re-striping
• Maintain parking structure in clean/safe order, routine power washing
• Uses lawn mower and related equipment
• Provides seasonal lawn care, such as spring and fall clean-up
• Moves materials and equipment and performs related duties to assist in landscaping and hardscaping
• Digs holes and trenches and excavates for landscaping and hardscaping using picks and shovels or related equipment
• Hauls or spreads topsoil, gravel, sand, mulch, or related materials using wheelbarrows and rakes
• Hand-finishes grade, and apply seed, straw, or sod
• Maintains assigned equipment and notifies Landscaping Manager of needed repairs
• Responds politely to customer inquiries and projects a professional image
• Loads equipment and materials on and off trucks and trailers
• Performs snow removal activities as assigned, such as shoveling, salting, etc.
• Ability to be on-call for emergencies and routine snow removal
• Assist Facilities Maintenance staff on special projects as assigned
• Participates in meetings, workshops, training, and seminars, as assigned for the purpose of conveying and/or gathering information required to perform job functions
• Assist and participate in special projects as assigned
• Any other duties or projects as assigned by the Manager.