Grounds Technician

TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

401(k)

Medical/dental/vision coverage

Vacation

Holiday

Job summary

TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc. currently seeks a Grounds Technician at our Anderson, SC campus to support a large-scale distribution-manufacturing operation.

The role focuses on turf, plant, and hardscape maintenance, with duties that include renovations and seasonal cleanup. The position offers competitive wages and a benefits package—tuition assistance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation, and holidays—and requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year in

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year in groundskeeping or landscape tech.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Valid SC driver's license and clean driving record.
• Experience with grounds maintenance equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Turf maintenance: mowing, trimming, edging.
• Plant maintenance: shrub pruning, tree trimming, seasonal bed maintenance.
• Hardscape maintenance: debris removal from sidewalks, parking lots, roadways.
• Landscape installation projects: sod installation, planting.
• Inclement weather maintenance: storm debris removal, snow/ice prep.
• Equipment maintenance: battery changes, blade sharpening, tire checks.
• Shop/truck cleaning and organization.
• Support operations as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Grounds maintenance

Equipment operation

Safety awareness

Driving

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Lawn & landscape equipment

Tractors & pickup trucks

Basic maintenance tools

Job description

Job Description:

TTI Consumer Power Tools, Inc., has an opening in its Anderson, SC, location for a Grounds Technician who will support a large-scale distribution-manufacturing campus.

We offer competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package -- tuition assistance, 401(k), medical/dental/vision coverage, vacation, and holiday.

Responsibilities:

• Turf Maintenance- Mowing, Trimming, Edging
• Plant Maintenance- Shrub Pruning, Tree Trimming, Seasonal Cut-back Bed Maintenance- Weed Pulling/Spraying, Mulch Installation
• Hardscape Maintenance- Debris/Trash Removal from Sidewalks/Parking Lots/Roadways, etc.
• Landscape Installation Projects - Renovations including Sod Install, Planting, etc.
• Inclement Weather Maintenance- Storm Debris Removal, Snow/Ice Preparations/Clean-up
• Equipment Maintenance - Changing/Charging Batteries, Changing/Sharpening Blades, Checking/Plugging Tires, Assists in Changing Engine Oils/Fluids.
• Cleaning/Washing Equipment Shop/Truck Maintenance- Cleaning/Organizing equipment/tools, etc.
• Other: Occasionally aid the operations team as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School diploma or GED
• One year of operating on a crew of groundskeepers, landscape technicians, or equivalent is also necessary to meet minimum requirements
• Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions; ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
• The use of tools and motorized equipment is commonly used in this vocation
• The use of tractors, pickup trucks, and a variety of common grounds maintenance equipment
• Utilizing computers
• Must have a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in the state of South Carolina and possess an acceptable driving record.
• Principles, materials, and methods of grounds maintenance and repair
• Methods and techniques of grounds maintenance
• Safety and accident prevention practices
• Horticulture and landscape maintenance

Physical Demands

• Standing and walking for extended periods of time.
• Repetitive motion.
• Frequent bending, stooping, pushing, pulling, and climbing ladders.
• Occasional lifting up to 50lbs - team lifts over 50lbs.
• Perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions
• Able to work in various temperature conditions.
• Note *** The physical and weight-lifting demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Internal Qualifications

No final warnings

No more than 6 attendance points

Efficiency and Quality goals met for the previous 3 months.

Must be in current role for 6+ months.

Must meet all job description requirements.

Company Overview

TTI is a world-class leader in design, manufacturing and marketing of Power Tools, Hand Tools, Outdoor Power Equipment, and Floor Care and Appliances for consumers, professional and industrial users in the home improvement, repair and construction industries.

Our unrelenting strategic focus on Powerful Brands, Innovative Products, Operational Excellence and Exceptional People drives our culture.

TTI was founded by Mr. Horst Julius Pudwill and Prof. Roy Chi Ping Chung BBS JP in 1985, yet the history of TTI's unique and growing portfolio of world-famous brands stretches back at least one hundred and fifty years.

Through a clear and consistent strategy of acquiring and developing established brands, TTI has grown to become a clear market leader in power tools, outdoor power equipment, hand tools and floor care appliances worldwide.

TTI is proud of its own history, and proud, too, of the huge legacy of tradition and excellence that we have inherited from the brands that make up our Company today.

TTI actively promotes a strong corporate culture of respect and ethical integrity. Our Values are our beliefs, principles and standards that do not change over time. Values are the resources we draw on when asked to make decisions. They form the groundwork for our ethical behavior. All that we do at TTI must be consistent with the values to which we subscribe.