Grounds Technician - Grow Your Career

Edward Rose & Sons; Jackson (MI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

On the job training and development

Generous paid time off

Bonus opportunities

Great work environment

Opportunities for advancement

Discounted apartment home

Starting at $16.63 per hour or higher

Job summary

Edward Rose & Sons is hiring a Grounds Technician to support an on-site operations team and ensure residents enjoy a clean and welcoming community.

Responsibilities include grounds upkeep, irrigation monitoring, snow/ice operations, and reporting issues to management. The role requires physical effort, outdoor work, and reliable transportation. Edward Rose & Sons offers development, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Ability to shovel snow and spread salt during snow season.
• Outdoor work in temperatures above 90 degrees or below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Lift a minimum of 20 pounds and push or pull up to 80 pounds.
• Irrigation experience is a plus.
• Maintain a professional appearance following team dress code policy.
• Able to effectively and professionally communicate with residents and co-workers.
• Basic computer skills and comfort learning software, apps, and programs.
• Have reliable transportation and valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the general upkeep and cleanliness of the apartment community.
• Upkeep on parking lots, grounds surrounding the buildings, corridors, stairwells, laundry rooms, and mechanical rooms, if applicable.
• Collecting and removing trash as needed.
• Weeding of beds using appropriate tools.
• Monitoring the irrigation system to ensure all grass areas are adequately watered.
• Repairing or replacing sprinkler heads and lines as required.
• Reporting any unhealthy lawn, trees, shrubs, and plants to management.
• Edging around trees and landscape borders to maintain a neat appearance.
• Raking grounds and blowing or sweeping sidewalks, and parking lots, as required.
• Additional duties as assigned by supervisor.

Job description

Edward Rose & Sons is hiring a Grounds Technician to support an on-site operations team and ensure residents enjoy a clean and welcoming community.

Responsibilities include grounds upkeep, irrigation monitoring, snow/ice operations, and reporting issues to management. The role requires physical effort, outdoor work, and reliable transportation. Edward Rose & Sons offers development, benefits, and opportunities for advancement.